Empowering Recovery:
Resources for Addiction & DBT Skills
SAMHSA’s National Helpline
SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.
Call: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
AddictionResource.Net
Addiction Resource is an informational content guide serving individuals and their families who struggle with addiction, substance abuse, and mental health disorders.
San Francisco Drug & Alcohol Rehab Treatment Centers
If you’re looking to find San Francisco drug treatment programs, American Addiction Center’s California treatment center and other renowned nationwide facilities serves as your ideal first step in getting sober.
Find AA Meetings in San Francisco, California
Find AA meetings in San Francisco, California to help you on your road to recovery. This comprehensive directory of AA meetings in California includes open, closed, speaker, and other specialized meetings, all of which are designed to help you get sober and remain sober.
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How might dialectical behavior therapy work for individuals with addictive behaviors?
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) shows promise in treating alcohol use disorder, offering skills to manage distress, regulate emotions, and practice mindfulness. This study explores DBT's potential effectiveness in addressing co-occurring behavioral issues like gambling, compulsive shopping, sexual behavior, and eating disorders.
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#DBT is trending on TikTok: 4 skills from the popular type of therapy that you can practice daily
DBT was originally created by Marsha Linehan to improve her own mental health and help people with suicidal thoughts, especially those with borderline personality disorder, to regulate their emotions. Now, it’s also used as therapy for people living with mental health conditions like bipolar disorder, eating disorders and depression.
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‘Relapsing Left and Right’: Trying to Overcome Addiction in a Pandemic
Addiction is often referred to as a disease of isolation, and overcoming that challenge has only become more difficult during a pandemic that has forced people indoors — in some cases to live lonely lives, with drugs and alcohol as a way to cope with the stress.
TikToks
Dive into Healing TikToks: Check out our curated collection of inspiring and educational TikTok videos focused on addiction recovery and DBT skills. Engage with bite-sized content that offers motivation, coping strategies, and valuable insights to support your journey to a healthier and happier life.