Treatment centers and online resources

Resources, treatment and helpful links

We have hand-picked a selection of resources hand-picked a selection of resources that we think you'll find helpful in learning about addiction and recovery, finding treatment, getting 12 Step information and much more.

Our listing of treatment centers includes facilities that we have used and that we recommend. We don't accept any advertising and we can tell you the strengths (and limitations) of every facility we know.

There are many high quality, low cost treatment centers. We list a few that we regard as the best. You can utilize their services with confidence.

12 Step programs are the backbone of recovery. Since 1935, nothing has proven as effective as the 12 Steps in the field of addiction and recovery.

Our online directory includes helpful resources that run the gamut from government agencies to online forums to professional groups.

Families naturally have many questions about choosing the right kind of treatment. Here are some answers to some frequently asked questions.

Jeff and Debra Jay have written a monthly column on alcohol, drugs and society since 1996 in the Grosse Pointe News. The column is available for your local newspaper, too.

We have collected a few articles that we find helpful for families and professionals. There's something here for everybody.

Jeff and Debra Jay have authored or co-authored four books on intervention, addiction and recovery. Here is a brief synopsis of each and a link to their individual pages.