Addiction Recovery Resources

MusiCares MAP Fund
The MusiCares MAP Fund provides financial and supportive assistance for music people in need of addiction recovery services. If you know of someone in the music industry who is struggling with an addiction issue, please contact MusiCares. We can and will help. Call 310.392.3777 or toll-free 1.800.687.4227. Click here to download an informational brochure on women and addiction.

Free Recovery Groups
MusiCares is well aware that inpatient treatment is the very first step toward long-term sobriety. The most challenging work of the recovering music person comes when the client leaves treatment and is immersed back into their daily lives. Now clean and sober, they can again encounter the triggers, temptations, individuals, and lifestyle that they took leave of in order to save their own lives. They are again faced with bandmates or friends who are still using, schedules that are erratic, clubs and venues that are redolent of their former lifestyles, and almost daily cues to use. To assist our clients in recovery, MusiCares offers various types of free recovery support groups in Los Angeles, Nashville, Austin, New Orleans, New York, Seattle, and Fort Collins, Colo. These groups offer a safe environment in which clients can discuss the challenges of staying clean and sober in the music industry. For more information about any of the groups listed below, please contact one of our MusiCares offices.

Free Group Meetings

Santa Monica, CA
Tuesdays: 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
The Recording Academy/MusiCares
3030 Olympic Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90404

Fort Collins, Colo.
Tuesdays: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Rein Therapeutic Counseling and Consulting
619 S. College Ave., Suite 13, Ft. Collins, CO 80524

New Orleans
Mondays: 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Podesta Psychiatry, LLC
4322 Canal Street, upstairs, New Orleans, LA 70119

New York
Tuesdays: 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
The Recording Academy/MusiCares
11 W. 42nd Street, 27th Floor, New York, NY 10036

Nashville, Tenn.
Wednesdays: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Pete Harris
1410 17th Ave South, Nashville, TN 37212

Austin, Texas
Mondays: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
The Recording Academy
3601 South Congress Ave. G-500, Austin, TX 78704

Seattle
Tuesdays: 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Local 76 Musicians Association
3209 Eastlake Ave. E., Seattle, WA 98102

Alcoholics Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous is an international fellowship of men and women who suffer from a drinking problem. With groups available all over the world, AA is not allied with any sect, denomination, political affiliation, organization or institution. There are no requirements to participate. Membership is open to anyone who wants to do something about his or her drinking problem.

For other Intergroup phone numbers and websites (including Canada and international), visit http://anonpress.org/phone.

Narcotics Anonymous
Narcotics Anonymous provides a recovery support network to those who have suffered from a drug addiction. Members share their successes and challenges in overcoming active addiction and living drug free productive lives through the application of the principles contained within the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of NA. Membership is open to anyone interested in gaining support for their drug addiction. Find a meeting.

Cocaine Anonymous
Cocaine Anonymous is open to all persons who state a desire to stop using cocaine, as well as other mind altering substances. There are no dues or fees for membership. CA is adapted from the program developed by Alcoholics Anonymous and uses a Twelve Step recovery method.

Al-Anon
Addiction is a family disease. For over 50 years, Al-Anon and Alateen had been offering hope and help to families and friends of alcoholics. It is estimated that each alcoholic affects the lives of at least four other people. Support and help is available to these folks through the Al-Anon and Alateen programs. Support for those who love an alcoholic/addict. To find a meeting, call 1.888.4AL.ANON (1.888.425.2666).

National Institute on Drug Abuse
The National Institute on Drug Abuse supports over 85 percent of the world’s research on the health aspects of drug abuse and addiction. NIDA supported the most fundamental and essential questions about drug abuse, ranging from the molecule to managed care and from DNA to community outreach research. Call 800.662.4357.

National Council on Alcohism and Drug Dependence
The NCADD provides prevention, education, and referral services regarding alcoholism and other drug addiction. All initial consultations are free of charge.

Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration
Substance Abuse Treatment

• Facility Locator — www.findtreatment.samhsa.gov
   
• Center for Substance Abuse Treatment — csat.samhsa.gov
   
• Helpline: 800.662.HELP (4357) English/Español; 800.487.4889 (TDD)

Buprenorphine Physician Locator by State

Methadone Treatment by State

Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration

• Cocaine Anonymous — Find meetings or call 1-800-347-8998
   
• Marijuana Anonymous — Find meetings
   
• Sex Addicts Anonymous — Find meetings
   
• Overeaters Anonymous — Find meetings
   
• Eating Disorders Anonymous — Find meetings

For More Information on Women and Drinking

• National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
• NIAAA Publications (online) — Alcohol: A Women's Health Issue

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