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Addictions and harmful behaviour

These pages offer lists of recommended resources on various themes, including books, websites, apps and more. They have been put together by members of the counselling service team: we hope they offer some useful suggestions. We have included a range of resources and, inevitably, you may find that some things are more helpful than others. Feedback is always welcome; the pages are updated on a regular basis.

A note on language: Sections are organised by theme to help you find your way to resources relevant to you. We recognise that there are many ways to describe and categorise mental health and emotional difficulties, identity and lived experience. As such, these themes are by no means definitive or exhaustive. We encourage you to explore the material here in order to find out what fits for you.

The University is not responsible for the content displayed on external links. We recommend that you seek advice from your GP if you have concerns about your mental health, or if you are experiencing a crisis please refer to our student help page for urgent support.

Read

Books

Overcoming problem drinking: a self help guide to using cognitive behavioural techniques - Marcantonio Spada (Bodleian e:book available)

The addiction workbook: a step-by-step guide to quitting alcohol & drugs - Patrick Fanning and John O’Neill

Overcoming sex addiction: a self-help guide - Thaddeus Birchard

The Porn Trap: the essential guide to overcoming problems caused by pornography - Larry Maltz & Wendy Maltz

The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober: discovering a happy, healthy, wealthy alcohol-free life - Catherine Gray

Rewired: A Bold New Approach To Addiction and Recovery - Erica Spiegelman

Living with Co-Occurring Addiction And Mental Health Disorders: A Handbook for Recovery - Mark McGovern

The Addiction Recovery Workbook - Paula A. Freedman

 
The Addiction Recovery Skills Workbook - Suzette Glasner-Edwards
 
Unbroken Brain: A Revolutionary New Way of Understanding Addiction - Maia Szalavitz

Websites - Oxford Services

Cranstoun work with young people up to 25 years old who are experiencing difficulties around alcohol and drug usage

ADAPT: Addicts Are People Too

AA - Directory of Local Meetings in and around Oxford

Drug Addicts Anonymous Oxford Meetings

SMART Howard House is a publicly funded, 10 bed residential drug and alcohol detoxification service for residents of Oxfordshire

Turning Point Roads to Recovery is an all-purpose drug and alcohol treatment service located in Oxfordshire & commissioned by Oxfordshire County Council

Websites - National Services

NHS: Addiction: what is it?

NHS Alcohol and You Guide

Alcohol Change UK

Al-Anon For Families and Friends of Alcoholics

Drink Aware

World-wide fellowship of family members and friends affected by another’s abuse of mind-altering substances

Talk To Frank - Information about drugs

Narcotics Anonymous

Addiction Family Support

Relate - Sex Addiction

Gambling Harm Support

Listen

Our Mental Wellness Series organised by the Experimental Psychology Department at Oxford University

A series of talks and presentations developed by the Oxford University Counselling Service

The Wagon is a podcast about mental health as well as addiction issues. Presented by actress, Flinty Williams, and psychotherapist John McKeown, who have both had their own journeys through addiction, each episode is a unique story about what being an addict means, what happens in treatment and what recovery feels like

Learn

Workshops

Workshops and Groups - University of Oxford

  • Reducing Digital Distraction with Dr Ulrik Lyngs

Togetherall Courses

  • Cut Down Your Drinking

Apps

Sure Recovery app

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