While you, a friend, or loved one may be hesitant to seek help, know that
treatment programs offer organized and structured services with individual,
group, and family therapy for people faced with an alcohol-related issue.
If you have a concern about alcohol, or if you know someone who might have a
drinking problem, there are many others out there just like you, and there
is help available.
The list provided below offers several support mechanisms for you and
those close to you, whether you need guidance for how to get help, links to
community support groups or professional associations, or listings for National
toll-free hotlines.
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA),
the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP), the Center for Substance
Abuse Treatment (CSAT), and the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and
Alcoholism (NIAAA) are the primary sources of information for people dealing
with alcohol-related issues.
Source: The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS):
National Institutes of Health (NIH),
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)