Information Web Site for Social Workers
SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Use the Michigan web State Wide Search for Substance Abuse Programs to locate a substance abuse treating program by county or city:
Use the Alcohholics Anonymous web site to get information about the organization as well as identify local contact numbers.
Brief Therapy using Motivational Interviewing Strategies have been proven effective in encouraging individuals to stop drinking. Attached is a reference list of articles and books.
Referral Resources for substance abuse maintained by the Substance Abuse Section, Department of Psychiatry, University of Michigan.
A listing of online web sites for self-help.
A listing of detox programs in Michigan used by the Department of Social Work at U of M Hospital
Get Help Now - listing through Michigan.gov by county. Includes county Access Numbers.
A listing of agencies that offer classes for impaired drivers maintained by Mich.gov
Michigan Mental health Networker lists programs around the state as well as therapists
Rethinking Drinking - a new government web site designed to help individuals recognize problem patterns earlier and to "drink responsibly". Includes a list of dozens of medication that react adversely with alcohol. Includes a list of strategies for changing drinking habits.
Last modified on: Wednesday, 25-Mar-2009 14:26:00 EDT