Resource List: Alcohol Abuse

Anyone with a drinking problem is encouraged to attend Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. Look up "Alcoholics Anonymous" in the white pages of the phone book. Call for the nearest location and meeting times in your area. There are also many books about alcoholism that are available at your local bookstore or library.

Student or Employee Assistance Programs are excellent resources that offer education, counseling, and referral services for alcohol problems.

Ask your healthcare provider for information about treatment of alcoholism. Many hospitals and agencies have programs offering alcohol and drug treatment. You can find these services by looking under "alcoholism" or "alcoholism treatment" in the yellow pages of your phone book.

Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc.
1600 Corporate Landing Parkway
Virginia Beach, VA 23454-5617
Meeting information: 888-4AL-ANON (425-2666)
Web site: http://www.al-anon-alateen.org

Alcoholics Anonymous
P.O. Box 459
New York, NY 10163
212-870-3400
Web site: http://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org

National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
P.O. Box 2345
Rockville, MD 20847-2345
800-729-6686, Spanish/English
Web site: http://ncadi.samhsa.gov/

National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence Hope Line
22 Cortlandt Street, Suite 801
New York, NY 10007
800-NCA-CALL (622-2255)
800-475-HOPE (4673)
Web site: http://www.ncadd.org

National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
5635 Fishers Lane, MSC 9304
Bethesda, MD 20892
800-662-HELP
Web site: http://www.niaaa.nih.gov