LibGuides: Mental Health & Wellness: Addiction &amp; Substance Abuse

Featured Resources

Addiction & Substance Abuse

Featured Organizations & Useful Websites

Alcohol's Effects on Health
Research-based information on drinking and its impact from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
Alcohol Policy Information System
The Alcohol Policy Information System (APIS) provides detailed information on a wide variety of Alcohol-Related Policies in the United States at both State and Federal levels, as well as policy information regarding the Recreational Use of Cannabis.
College Drinking - Changing the Culture
"This is your one-stop resource for comprehensive research-based information on issues related to underage drinking and binge drinking among college students."
Drug Overdose Prevention, Recognition, and Response
An article with info and linked resources from the Washington State Department of Health
Key Substance Use and Mental Health Indicators in the United States: Results from the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
"NIDA is the lead federal agency supporting scientific research on drug use and addiction."
Rethinking Drinking
"The Rethinking Drinking website was produced by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), a part of the National Institutes of Health. The mission of the NIAAA is to generate and disseminate fundamental knowledge about the effects of alcohol on health and well-being, and apply that knowledge to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of alcohol-related problems, including alcohol use disorder, across the lifespan."
Shatterproof
"Shatterproof is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to reversing the addiction crisis in the United States."
Stop Overdose.org
Find support, linked resources, and information on various drugs and treatments, as well we info about how to use Naloxone (also known as Narcan) to help someone having an overdose
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
SAMHSA's mission is to lead public health and service delivery efforts that promote mental health, prevent substance misuse, and provide treatments and supports to foster recovery while ensuring equitable access and better outcomes.
Substance Use and Co-Occurring Mental Disorders
Information from the National Institute of Mental Health. Links to videos, brochures, and research.

Finding Support

Adult Children of Alcoholics & Dysfunctional Families
"Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA)/Dysfunctional Families is a Twelve Step, Twelve Tradition program of people who grew up in dysfunctional homes." Find information and resources here.
Atlanta Alcoholics Anonymous
404-525-3178
The Atlanta AA hotline is answered daily 9 AM - 12 midnight. Call to reach volunteers for help and information on AA meetings. There are over 1,200 AA meetings each week in Atlanta.
Cocaine Anonymous in Georgia
Cocaine Anonymous is a Fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others recover from their addiction. Find help, info, resources and more.
Atlanta Area Helpline: 404-255-7787 We're Here and We're Free TM
FindTreatment.gov
A "confidential and anonymous resource for persons seeking treatment for mental and substance use disorders in the United States and its territories."
Marijuana Anonymous
Marijuana Anonymous is a fellowship of people who share our experience, strength, and hope with each other that we may solve our common problem and help others to recover from marijuana addiction.
Northeast Georgia Area of Narcotics Anonymous
Narcotics Anonymous is a fellowship of recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean.
Northeast Georgia area phone number: 1-888-982-2614
Email address: nefanaservice@gmail.com Website: http://www.negana.org/
SAMHSA’s National Helpline
"SAMHSA’s National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357) (also known as the Treatment Referral Routing Service), or TTY: 1-800-487-4889 is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations."

Addiction & Substance Abuse

Featured Articles

Background Articles

Addiction
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Salem Press Encyclopedia of Health, 2022, Research Starters
Advances in Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Interventions Among Racial, Ethnic, and Sexual Minority Populations
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Alcohol Research: Current Reviews, 2016, Health Source - Consumer Edition
Internet Addiction and Relationships
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Salem Press Encyclopedia of Health, 2022, Research Starters
Naloxone
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Salem Press Encyclopedia of Health, 2022, Research Starters
Substance Abuse
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Salem Press Encyclopedia of Health, 2022, Research Starters

Government and Popular Source Web Articles & Scholarly Articles

Trait Mindfulness and Health Behaviours: A Meta-Analysis
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An article in Health Psychology Review, 2020.
Understanding Substance Abuse and Addiction Disorders
An article and linked resources from The Jed Foundation
Self-Help Techniques for Coping with Mental Illness
A short, 2019 article from the National Alliance on Mental Illness.
Drug Overdose Prevention, Recognition, and Response
An article with info and linked resources from the Washington State Department of Health

Addiction & Substance Abuse

Featured Videos

Source: "What is Substance Abuse and Addiction?" by Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center, is licensed under a Standard YouTube License.

The Brain Disease Model of Addiction
An hour+ long webinar from the National Press Foundation that outlines what addiction is, how certain drugs work in the brain, treatment, and stigma
How Diet is Connected to Mental Health, Trauma and Addiction: A Practical Roadmap for Recovery
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The connection between what we eat, and how we feel, has been documented for over a decade in studies. Yet, few organizations dealing with mental health and addiction have incorporated this concept into their treatment protocols. In this video seminar, renowned dietician Kristin Kirkpatrick discusses the major dietary factors that impact depression, anxiety, and addiction. She details why dietary intervention is essential to successful recovery and considers the groundbreaking new program at the Meadows that is addressing these factors in an effort to better serve patients, visitors and staff. She explains the mind diet, Omega 3 fatty acid and vitamin D studies, MTHFR deficiency, gut health research, and the impact of processed food on mental health.
The Intersection of Suicide and Substance Use
"Facebook Live: The Intersection of Suicide and Substance Use" is a ~30 min. video from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Is Addiction a Choice? - Big Questions with Gabor Maté
A short video from Penguin Books UK that outlines the connection of addiction and trauma
TED Talks: Unlocking the Cure to Substance Use Disorder
A talk by Brad Finegood at TEDxUofW
TED Talks: What You Should Know About Opioids and Painkillers
A short video from the TED series "Body Stuff with Dr. Jen Gunter"
Trauma and Addiction
From Crash Course Psychology #31
Why Is Addiction A Disease?
A short video from American Addiction Centers that outlines what addiction is and what interventions are available

Addiction & Substance Abuse

Featured Podcasts

The Addicted Mind (podcast)
"--My hope is that The Addicted Mind podcast can become a part of that. I want people to find reliable information about addiction treatment and research. I want people to know that it gets better with the right support and knowledge. I want to share how others have found recovery and created happiness in their lives. I hope The Addicted Mind Podcast helps you."
Addiction Is NOT A Choice w/ Dr. Gabor Mate
An ~hour-long episode of the Rich Roll Podcast (streaming audio on YouTube)
In 'Dopamine Nation,' Overabundance Keeps Us Craving More
An episode of NPR's Fresh Air, with Terry Gross.
Life, Death And The Lazarus Drug: Confronting America's Opioid Crisis
An episode of NPR's Hidden Brain podcast, with Shankar Vedantam

Featured Books & eBooks

Help at LTC

Campus Police Department
IF THIS IS A LIFE THREATENING EMERGENCY CALL 911
Police Department Office: 770-533-6959
Chief of Police Office: 770-533-6912
Cell: 678-997-9750

FOR IMMEDIATE RESPONSE FROM THE POLICE OFFICER ON DUTY OR SAFETY ESCORT
Hall Campus: 678-410-4139
Barrow Campus: 678-617-0849
Dawson Campus: 678-859-2891
Forsyth Campus: 678-283-1483
Jackson Campus: 678-859-2329
ESPYR – Counseling Services
ESPYR is Lanier Technical College’s Student Assistance Program. The services are free for students to utilize and cover:

24/7/365 access to licensed mental health professionals for emotional support and crisis intervention

To take advantage of ESPYR, visit https://care.espyr.com/ and use the password “Lanier” to get started or call 866-734-5890
Support Assistance - Interpersonal or Behavioral
Support Assistance - Interpersonal or Behavioral
I am concerned for student, faculty, or staff member safety or well-being…
The Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT) is dedicated to the assessment, management, and reduction of interpersonal and behavioral threats to the safety and well being of the Lanier Technical College community.
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For non-emergency situations only.

The team will coordinate a team response to the issue and keep you informed. This may include interim suspension and removal from class and/or campus until the threat can be assessed. Please also inform your division chair, dean or supervisor of any ongoing issues.

Mental Health & Wellness: Addiction & Substance Abuse

Featured Resources

Featured Books & eBooks

Natural Rest for Addiction : A Radical Approach to Recovery Through Mindfulness and Awareness

Co-occurring Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders : A Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment

Alcohol and Drugs in North America [2 Volumes] : A Historical Encyclopedia [2 Volumes]

Alcohol : A Social and Cultural History

Alcohol : A History

Alcohol : Social Drinking in Cultural Context

Wine : A Cultural History

The Natural History of Alcoholism Revisited

The Handbook of Drugs and Society

Hijacked Brains : The Experience and Science of Chronic Addiction

The Opioid Crisis

The Opioid Crisis : A Reference Handbook

From the Front Lines of the Appalachian Addiction Crisis : Healthcare Providers Discuss Opioids, Meth and Recovery

Help at LTC

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