Alcohol Abuse - Where to find help

Volunteer organizations of various kinds offer the alcohol abuser and his or her family a wide range of services and programs. The best known is Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), which is supported by contributions from members. AA utilizes a group-support approach to treatment. Most larger communities have AA chapters as well as Al-Anon and Alateen units for family members, relatives, and friends of abusers. Alateen works with young people between 12 and 20 years of age. Counseling and referrals may be obtained from a local Alcoholic Treatment Center.

Information may also be obtained from the following national headquarters of organizations established to help alcohol abusers:

Alcoholics Anonymous World Services

475 Riverside Drive New York, NY 10163

National Association for Children of Alcoholics

11426 Rockville Pike, Suite 100 Rockville, MD 20852 (888) 554-2627

Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters

1600 Corporate Landing Parkway Virginia Beach, VA 23454-5617 (888) 425-2526

National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence

12 W. 21 Street New York, NY 10010 (800) 622-2255