Alcoholism - resources
Resources - alcoholism
Counselors sometimes work with a group of people (support group) to help identify problem issues and direct members towards understanding and personal wellness.
Information
Alcohol use disorder is a medical condition. If you think you may have an alcohol use disorder, see a health care provider.
The following organizations are good resources for information on alcohol use disorder:
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention --
www.cdc.gov/alcohol/about-alcohol-use/ - National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism --
www.niaaa.nih.gov/alcohols-effects-health - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration --
www.samhsa.gov/find-help/atod
Support programs include:
- Al-Anon Family Groups --
al-anon.org - Alcoholics Anonymous --
www.aa.org - LifeRing Secular Recovery --
lifering.org - Moderation Management --
moderation.org - SMART Recovery --
smartrecovery.org/ - Women for Sobriety --
womenforsobriety.org