Alcoholics Anonymous: 12-Step meetings and information, 1-212-870-3400, www.aa-intergroup.org.

Center for On-Line Addiction: Helpful information for diagnosing and treating internet addictions including pornography and cybersex, www.netaddiction.com.

Christians in Recovery: Over 1,200 pages of free self-help information, www.christians-in-recovery.org.

Cocaine Anonymous: 12-Step meetings and information, 1-602-277-7991, www.ca.org.

Crystal Meth Anonymous: 12-Step meetings and information, 1-213-488-4455, www.crystalmeth.org.

Custer Center: Residential and outpatient treatment for pathological gambling, 1-877-NO-GAMBLE http://www.trimeridian.com

Gambler Helpline: Telephone counseling, referrals, and information, 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537), www.800gambler.org.

Gamblers Anonymous: 12-Step meetings and information, 1-213-386-8789, www.gamblersanonymous.org.

Hankinson Interventions: Christian service coordinates interventions for addicts and those acting irresponsibly, 1-800-894-9307

Marijuana Anonymous: 12-Step meetings and information, 1-800-766-6779, www.marijuana-anonymous.org.

Narcotics Anonymous: 12-Step meetings and information on recovery from drug addiction, 1-818-773-9999, www.na.org.

National Association for Christian Recovery: Referrals to therapists, help starting a support group, information, 1-714-529-6227, www.christianrecovery.com.

National Clearing House for Alcohol & Drug Information: Information on illegal drugs, club drugs, prescription drugs, steroids; kids only area, 1-800-729-6686, www.health.org.

National Council on Problem Gambling: Information, free helpline, search for a certified gambling counselor, 1-800-522-4700 www.ncpgambling.org

National Institute on Drug Abuse: Information on abuse of illegal drugs, club drugs, prescription drugs, steroids, 1-301-443-1124, www.drugabuse.gov.

New Life Treatment Centers: Psychiatric Hospitals, outpatient referrals, self-help resources, 1-800- NEW-LIFE (639-5433), www.newlife.com.

Nicotine Anonymous: 12-Step groups and information on quitting smoking, 1-800-642-0666, www.nicotine-anonymous.org.

Overcomers Outreach: Christian support groups, 1-800-310-3001, www.overcomersoutreach.org.

Prescription Drug Abuse: Information, testimonies, discussion board, resources for prescription drug abusers and their families, www.prescriptionabuse.org.

Recovery Options Network: Chemical dependency & psychiatric referrals of all types (including low fee referrals), sponsored by Christian-based Pacific Hills Treatment Centers, 1-800-NO-ABUSE (1-800-662-2873), www.pachills.com.

Sober24: Moderated discussion boards and chat rooms to provide 24-hour recovery support for addicts and their loved ones, http://www.sober24.com/

Sober Living by the Sea: De-tox and residential treatment program for alcohol and drug addiction with Christian track in Newport Beach, CA, 1-800-647-0042, www.soberliving.com.

See also "Co-dependency," "Eating Disorders" "Financial Help," and "Sexuality"