Nurses in Recovery

The following resources are specifically for nurses who are in recovery from addiction. Information, support and networking opportunities are provided for nurses recovering from drug, alcohol, gambling and other addictions.

Nurses in Recovery .  Recovering health care professionals are welcome to join and participate.

Academics in Recovery Together
This group is open to faculty members in higher education.

The Carter Center
This The Carter Center's mental health program addresses the needs of nurses in recovery.

International Doctors in Alcoholics Anonymous
This group is an organization of men and women who have doctorate degrees in the healthcare professions. It provides support, fellowship and world-wide resources.

International Nurses Anonymous INA was formed to provide networking and support for nurses recovering from any of the addictions.

Overeaters Anonymous
This organization provides nurses with an international fellowship of individuals recovering from compulsive overeating.

Philadelphia Recovering Nurses Association has meetings offered to all nurses recovering from addiction. For more information email: a.to.z@comcast.net

Recovering Nurses Nurses in recovery face challenges with legal issues, state boards, loss of income, and employers. Find resources to begin the process of recovery here.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
The SAMHSA ADS Center provides information and advice on countering discrimination and stigma associated with mental illness.