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Resource Guide for Alcoholism

RESOURCES

Address: 1600 Corporate Landing Parkway Virginia Beach, VA 23454

Phone: 1-888-425-2666

Internet Address: http://www.al-anon.org/

Description of Services Provided: Al-Anon provides support to families and friends of alcoholics, as well as help for teens. You will find information on the 12-step program, meetings, and resources, including newsletters and a magazine.

RESOURCES

Address: Grand Central Station, PO Box 459 New York City, NY 10163

Phone: 1-212-870-3400

Internet Address: http://www.aa.org/

Description of Services Provided: AA provides information for adults and teens on alcoholism, self-assessment, the 12-step program, meetings, policies, contacts in the US and Canada, membership, real-life stories, and a history of AA.

RESOURCES

Address: 2795 East Bidwell Street Suite 100-244 Folsom, California 95630-6480

E-mail: mm@moderation.org

Internet Address: http://www.moderation.org/

Description of Services Provided: Moderation Management (MM) is a behavioral change program and national support group network for people concerned about their drinking and who desire to make positive lifestyle changes. MM empowers individuals to accept personal responsibility for choosing and maintaining their own path, whether moderation or abstinence.

RESOURCES

Address: 5635 Fishers Lane, MSC 9304 Bethesda, MD 20892-9304

Phone: 1-301-443-3860

Internet Address: http://www.niaaa.nih.gov/

Description of Services Provided: NIAAA provides a variety of resources for consumers and professionals about alcohol, including brochures, FAQs, news releases, and a web site for young teens. You will also find alcohol prevention information, databases, related organizations, research, conferences, and events.

Revision Information

  • Reviewer: Brian Randall
  • Review Date: 09/2012
  • Update Date: 00/91/2012

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