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    Alcohol Abuse and Dependence



    Other Places To Get Help

    Organizations

    National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (NCADD)
    22 Cortlandt Street
    Suite 801
    New York, NY  10007-3128
    Phone: 1-800-NCA-CALL (1-800-622-2255)
    (212) 269-7797
    Fax: (212) 269-7510
    Email: national@ncadd.org
    Web Address: http://www.ncadd.org
     

    NCADD provides facts and scientific information about alcohol and drugs and related health issues, with specific resources for parents and youth. The organization also has a national intervention network and provides information about treatment programs and prevention.


    National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
    5635 Fishers Lane, MSC 9304
    Bethesda, MD  20892-9304
    Phone: (301) 443-3860
    1-800-729-6686 (National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information)
    Web Address: www.niaaa.nih.gov
     

    NIAAA provides pamphlets, brochures, and referral information about alcohol use problems. Information can be obtained by writing or calling or by printing it from the Web site.


    Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters
    1600 Corporate Landing Parkway
    Virginia Beach, VA  23454-5617
    Phone: 1-888-4AL-ANON (1-888-425-2666) for meeting information
    (757) 563-1600
    Fax: (757) 563-1655
    Email: wso@al-anon.org
    Web Address: http://www.al-anon.alateen.org/
     

    Al-Anon is a support group and self-help program for family members and friends of people with alcohol and drug use problems. The program is based on the same principles as AA. Phone numbers for local offices are listed in area telephone books.


    Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) World Services
    P.O. Box 459
    New York, NY  10163
    Phone: (212) 870-3400
    Web Address: www.aa.org
     

    Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a support group and self-help program for recovery from alcohol use problems as well as other substance abuse problems. Meetings are available in most communities at various times. Meetings can be "open" (for the person and his or her family) or "closed" (for the person only). Special groups for women, teens, and gay/lesbian people may be available in some areas. AA provides written information on the program of recovery. Phone numbers for local offices are listed in local area phone books.


    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Alcohol and Public Health
    Phone: 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636)
    TDD: 1-888-232-6348
    Email: cdcinfo@cdc.gov
    Web Address: www.cdc.gov/alcohol/index.htm
     

    This Web site provides information about excessive alcohol use, including underage and binge drinking. The Web site offers resources and educational materials on alcohol abuse.


    Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
    P.O. Box 2345
    Rockville, MD  20847-2345
    Phone: (240) 276-2420 substance abuse prevention
    (240) 276-1660 substance abuse treatment
    1-800-662-HELP (1-800-662-4357) toll-free referral help line
    Web Address: www.samhsa.gov
     

    SAMHSA provides information on substance abuse prevention and treatment. Its website is the gateway to the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (www.samhsa.gov/prevention) and the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (www.samhsa.gov/treatment).




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