The Source
Addictions and Substance abuse
Al-Anon and Alateen, http://www.al-anon.org
self-help info for families and friends of alcoholics
Alcoholics Anonymous Net, http://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org
self-help info for alcohol/drug addictions
Cocaine Anonymous, http://www.ca.org
self-help info for cocaine addiction
Narcotics Anonymous, http://www.detox911.com
self-help info for narcotic addiction
Nicotine Anonymous, http://www.nicotine-anonymous.org
self-help info for nicotine addiction
Overeaters Anonymous, http://www.overeatersanonymous.org
self-help info for compulsive overeaters
Rational Recovery
self-help info for alcohol/drug addictions (non-spiritual approach)
Secular Organization for Sobriety, http://www.unhooked.com/index.htm
self-help recovery method for alcoholics/drug addicts who are uncomfortable
with the spiritual content of 12-Step programs
SCA - Sexual Compulsives Anonymous, http://www.sca-recovery.org/
self-help info for men and women dealing with compulsive sexual behavior
SMART Recovery, http://www.smartrecovery.org/
self-help program for alcohol/substance abuse (non-spiritual approach)
Women for Sobriety, http://www.womenforsobriety.org/
self-help program for women dealing with alcoholism and other addictions
Workaholics Anonymous, http://www.workaholicsanonymous.com/
self-help info for people addicted to work
Health/Mental Health
Alzheimers Association, http://www.alzheimerssupport.com
information on drugs/treatment options, caregiver resources, fact sheets, support
group info
Centers for Disease Control, http://www.cdc.gov
health recommendations by geographic location, food and water precautions, disease
outbreak info. -- a "must see" site for the traveler
Cyber Diet
a dieter's delight. Don't miss the "interactive nutritional profile"
where you'll receive an instant evaluation
Complementary and Alternative Medicine Home Page
from acupuncture and Ayruvedic medicine to vision enhancement and yoga
Directory of Travel Clinics and Physicians
Traveling to far off places on your vacation? Here's an international listing
of physicians specializing in tropical medicine, medical parasitology and traveler's
health
Healthfinder
A gateway consumer health info site from the U.S. Government
MedicineNet
A free medical reference with disease and treatment, pharmacy, medical dictionary,
poison control center, and news sections
Men's Health
Prevention's Healthy Man is a one-stop resource for men's health issues with
dozens of articles on medicine, nutrition, exercise, etc. and the most curent
info. to help men of all ages build a healthy lifestyle
The Prostate Cancer InfoLink
Should you be screened? Understanding diagnosis and treatment, getting help
and support
Repetitive Strain Injury
lots of information about the condition that strikes people who type on keyboards
Women's Health
The Mayo Clinic's Health Oasis features dozens of articles dealing with women's
health concerns
Y-Me National Breast Cancer Organization
cancer resources, early detection programs, monthly newsletter and information
for anyone who has been touched by breast cancer
Legal/Consumer Info
Consumer Law Page
over 150 articles and brochures on topics of interest to consumers
Divorce Helpline Home Page
legal, practical, financial, and self-help information
Quackwatch
The home page of Quackwatch, Inc., a nonprofit corporation whose purpose is
to combat health-related frauds, myths, fads and fallacies
Kelley Blue Book
check the retail or trade-in value for almost any car or truck model from the
past 21 years
Financial
Financenter
features many "financial decision calculators" - from buying a home
to leasing a car and paying off installment loans. Also info on loan and credit
card rates
Financial Aid Information Page
links to sources of information about student financial aid. Maintained by the
author of "The Prentice Hall Guide to Scholarships and Fellowships for
Math and Science Students"
Money Links
links that make "cents"
Lifenet
buying a home, estate planning, retirement planning, income taxes, & more
Career Resources
Career Mosaic
a wide range of job search self-help, as well as employment listings
Job Hunt
organized by career field, linked to other sites
Career Path
You can register to do on-line job searches here
Mapping Your Future
A "must-visit" if you have a high school student in the house! Guided
tours explain how to choose a career, select a school and get financial aid.
This site is sponsored by state agencies that administer the US Federal Family
Education Loan Program.
National Directory of Internships
Online database of internship opportunities - one of the best ways to investigate
a career and to find a job