Article References and Resources
American Academy of Family Physicians. Problem Drinking and Alcoholism: Diagnosis and Treatment (American Family Physician February 1, 2002, http://www.aafp.org/afp/20020201/441.html)
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) http://www.niaaa.nih.gov/
National Institute on Drug Abuse http://www.niaaa.nih.gov/
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/
Centers for Disease and Control http://www.cdc.gov/alcohol/factsheets/general_information.htm#03
Additional Resources
For more information on alcohol abuse and alcoholism, contact the following organizations:
Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc.
Phone: (757)563-1600; Fax: (757) 563-1655
Internet address: http://www.al-anon.alateen.org
Makes referrals to local Al-Anon groups, which are support groups for spouses and other significant adults in an alcoholic person's life. Also makes referrals to Alateen groups, which offer support to children of alcoholics. Free informational materials and locations of Al-Anon or Alateen meetings worldwide can be obtained by calling the toll-free number (888) 425-2666 from the United States or Canada, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. (e.s.t.).
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) World Services, Inc.
Phone: (212) 870-3400; Fax: (212) 870-3003
Internet address: http://www.aa.org
Makes referrals to local AA groups and provides informational materials on the AA program. Many cities and towns also have a local AA office listed in the telephone book.
National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (NCADD)
Phone: (212) 269-7797; Fax: (212) 269-7510
Hope Line:(800) NCA-CALL (24-hour Affiliate referral)
Internet address: http://www.ncadd.org
Offers educational materials and information on alcoholism. Provides phone numbers of local NCADD Affiliates (who can provide information on local treatment resources) via the above toll-free, 24-hour HOPE LINE.
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
Alcoholism: Getting The Facts
Phone: (301) 443-3860; Fax: (301) 480-1726
Internet address: http://www.niaaa.nih.gov
Makes available free informational materials on all aspects of alcoholism, including the effects of drinking during pregnancy, alcohol use and the elderly, and help for cutting down on drinking.
