I have been on my journey of recovery and discovery since July 1989 and since 1995 I have been doing all that I can to make it easy for others in recovery to gather together online for mutual support. Using the websites listed below, I have tried to provide those still suffering with the information they need to find the help, support and recovery they are seeking.
A large library of information about alcoholism and alcohol use disorder including the symptoms, the effects of alcohol, health risks, ways to cut back or quit, how alcoholism affects the family and much more.
Since Oct. 18, 1997, this chat room has offered online 12-step meetings and open recovery chat rooms to those seeking 12-step recovery. These rooms were originally hosted on MiningCo.com (later known as About.com). The site is now operated by Brad L.
Originally a part of Alcoholism.Miningco.com and later Alcoholism.About.com, VeryWellMind features a wealth of information on alcoholism, substance abuse and addiction, including these medically reviewed articles originally written by BuddyT.
The Online Al-Anon Outreach site links to some of the oldest, well-established Al-Anon email and chat meetings on the Internet. Originally known as the Online Al-Anon Information Service, it was founded in 1998.
Established in 1996, the Key to Harmony online Al-Anon Family Group holds two topic-discussion meetings a week via email for the friends and families of alcoholics.
The Gift of Serenity website outlines one members's journey from the frustration and insanity of the family disease of alcoholism to finding the precious gift of serenity through Al-Anon Family Groups.