Marijuana: Vote "NO" on legalization for recreational use and keep it out of the hands of addicts and people struggling to stay sober.
Some Basic Tools
We can't always be sure that any of the programs available to addicts are going to be 100% effective. It is wise to take a good look at all of the programs available and ask a lot of questions before making a choice. Sometimes we may want to read some books to find the will to change, other times we may be ready to fully engage into a program of recovery.
The good news is that there are some amazing choices.
What to look for in a Recovery Establishment:
Here are some suggested examples:
The Betty Ford Center
The Clair Foundation
The Hazelden Foundation
The Tarzana Treatment Center
Sober Musicians
The Watershed
Good ideas for drug prevention materials:
Prevention
Other places we like
Homeboy Industries
Motivation, Inspiration and Health
Melodie Beattie - "Codependant No More" (recommended reading) www.amazon.com
John Bradshaw - "Reclaiming and Championing Your Inner Child" (and other titles) www.johnbradshaw.com
(recommended video)
Dr. Stephen R. Covey - www.stephencovey.com
Dr. Stephen R. Covey - "The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People"
(A must read and a must learn for a new attitude)
Also:
Dr. Stephen R. Covey - "The 8th Habit"
Dr. Stephen R. Covey - "First Things First"
Dr. Harvile Hendrix - "Getting the Love You Want" (recommended reading, relationships) www.gettingtheloveyouwant.com
Louise L. Hay - www.louisehay.com
Great inspirational videos with Louise L. Hay on YouTube: www.youtube.com
Louise L. Hay, "You Can Heal Your Life" (recommended reading and workshop for self love)
Anthony Robbins - www.tonyrobbins.com
Anthony Robbins - "Awaken the Giant Within" (recommended reading)
Anthony Robbins - "Unlimited Power" (recommended reading)
12-Step Organizations
A.A. - www.aa.org (for alcoholics)
Al-Anon - www.al-anon.alateen.org (for people dealing with alcoholics)
Cocaine Anonymous - www.ca.org
Debtor's Anonymous - www.debtorsanonymous.org
Marijuana Anonymous - www.marijuana-anonymous.org
Narcotics Anonymous - www.na.org
Nicotine Anonymous - www.nicotine-anonymous.org
Overeaters Anonymous - www.oa.org
Sex Addicts & Love Addicts Anonymous - www.slaafws.org
(Literature from all these 12 Step organizations is highly recommended.)