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» The Buddhist Recovery Network
[http://www.buddhistrecovery.com/]
Kevin Griffin is part of the board of the directors of this organization that "supports the use of Buddhist teachings, traditions and practices to help people recover from the suffering caused by addictive behaviors." Though the site is rather sparse, it has some worthwhile links and the potential for scheduling meetings for those who want help.

Hazelden
[http://hazelden.org]
A well-known, non-profit organization based in Minnesota that specializes in the addiction treatment of alcohol and drugs.

Time 100
[http://www.time.com/time/time100/heroes/profile/wilson01.html]
Profile of Bill Wilson, co-founder of AA, who Time magazine considers one of the top 100 most influential people of the 20th century. Written by Susan Cheever.

The Big Book
[http://anonpress.org/bb/]
First published in 1939, the guiding text of Alcoholics Anonymous sets forth the cornerstone concepts of recovery from addiction and shares the stories of men and women who have overcome the disease.

Alcoholics Anonymous
[http://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org/index.cfm]
Organization founded by Bill Wilson and Dr. Bob Smith aimed at helping alcoholics achieve sobriety. Site contains history, texts, and contact information.

Personal Stories of Recovery
[http://www.recoverymonth.gov/2005/voices/]
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has created a site featuring voices of recovery along with many other multimedia presentations and avenues for assistance.