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Alcohol and Related Issues
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If
you are a good parent you don't have to worry about your child imitating bad
habits
Adult Children of Alcoholics
- World Service Organization
P.O. Box 3216
Torrance, CA 90510
Phone: 1-310-534-1815
E-Mail: meetinginfo@adultchildren.org
Website: www.adultchildren.org
"Adult Children of Alcoholics is a
Twelve Step, Twelve Tradition program of women and men who grew up in alcoholic or
otherwise dysfunctional homes. We meet with each other in a mutually respectful, safe
environment and acknowledge our common experiences. We discover how childhood affected us
in the past and influences us in the present ("The Problem"). We take positive
action. By practicing the Twelve Steps, focusing on "The Solution", and
accepting a loving Higher Power of our understanding, we find freedom from the past and a
way to improve our lives today."
Adult Children of Alcoholics is a fairly
interesting website, covering alcohol-related problems. The site targets the popular
twelve step program that has proved to be the most effective system of sobriety. -PT
This site gives you information about
upcoming meetings in your area as well as inter-groups. The site also gives you a list of
suggested literature to read on this specific issue. The meetings at this site are free if
you are unable to give, but a donation at each one is greatly appreciated. -OCC
This site is packed with
information on the organization as a whole as well as where to locate a
meeting and to order literature and materials. It also gives you the
opportunity to purchase literature to start your own meeting.-TOD
Al-Anon/Alateen Family Groups,
Inc.
1600 Corporate Landing Pkwy.
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
Phone: 1-757-563-1600 or 1-888-425-2666 (Free Introductory Literature Packet for U.S. and Canada)
Fax: 1-757-563-1655
E-Mail: wso@Al-Anon.org
Website: www.al-anon-alateen.org
"AL-ANON (and ALATEEN for younger
members) is a worldwide organization that offers a self-help recovery program for families
and friends of alcoholics whether or not the alcoholic seeks help or even recognizes the
existence of a drinking problem. Members give and receive comfort and understanding
through a mutual exchange of experiences, strength and hope. Sharing of similar problems
binds individuals and groups together in a bond that is protected by a policy of
anonymity."
Al-Anon is an extremely large and
informative website with links to information in French and Spanish. (PT)
This site helps you locate meetings near
you. It also contains interesting fact sheets and resources, member services and
newsletters by professionals.
This site not only has
information on those looking to attend a meeting, there are press and media
kits available for the general public-TOD
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 Many alcoholics drink to
forget about their problems, but this only creates more in the end
Alcoholics Anonymous - World
Services
475 Riverside Drive
New York, NY 10115
Phone: 1-212-870-3400
Fax: 1-212-870-3003
Website: www.aa.org
Local New York Chapter of A.A.
307 Seventh Avenue Room 201
New York, N.Y. 10001-6007
Phone: 1-212-647-1680 or 1-914-949-200
Fax: 1-212-647-1648
Website: www.nyintergroup.org
"Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of
men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may
solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism."
"Alcoholics Anonymous can also be defined
as an informal society of more than 2,000,000 recovered alcoholics in the United States,
Canada, and other countries. These men and women meet in local groups, which range in size
from a handful in some localities to many hundreds in larger communities."
Alcoholics Anonymous is probably the most
popular sobriety program. It is filled with home quizzes and information
that can
determine whether Alcoholics Anonymous is most effective for you. It is also written in
French and Spanish.
This site has a lot of information on
the organization. It's a very popular organization that most people are familiar with, but
it gives you all the information you'll need. It has links to information for people who
think they may be alcoholics, professionals, as well as family members trying to help. - TAL
This site is very easy to follow and can
also be translated instantly into either French or Spanish. The site has specific
information for teenagers as well as important information for drug abusers and
professionals. The site also tells you about many of the helpful programs, information and
other activities one can learn about only by becoming a member. -OCC
This site is
helpful because it lists meetings and gives information to those thinking
they might be an alcoholic. The Big Book of AA is available online and is
very easy to read. This site is helpful for the family, friends, and
alcoholics themselves.
-TOD
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AdCare
107 Lincoln St.
Worcester, MA 01605-2499
Phone: 1-800-252-6465 (800-ALCOHOL)
Website: www.adcare.com
"AdCare is New England's most comprehensive provider of
substance abuse treatment. Our regionally focused, integrated system of care offers a
network of outpatient facilities, a nationally recognized inpatient facility and the
leadership of some of America's most highly regarded experts in substance abuse treatment."
Adcare is a very easy site to
navigate and contains many interesting and important facts. It contains a self-evaluation
test that can also be more thoroughly administered by only calling its telephone. The
organization offers services for individuals out of care, in care, and corrections
services. It has information on how to get help for families, friends, as well as the
individual in trouble. This site will help you find a rehabilitation center that is good
for you. -OCC
This organization is based out of New England and
it is useful because of the Self Test provided on the website, (AUDIT)-TOD
 Alcohol
will not relieve the pain in one's life but seeking help can
American Council on Alcoholism
1000 E. Indian School Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85014
Phone: 1-800-527-5344 (nationwide 24 hr. Hotline)
Fax: 1-602-264-7403
Website: www.aca-usa.org/
"A referral service
for individuals seeking alcoholism treatment and recovery from their disease, as well as a
broad range of information on alcohol, alcoholism and alcohol abuse, and options for
recovery."
This site is easy to follow and contains much
information. One can immediately learn what alcoholism really is, then if one believes
that he or she might have a problem, an assessment test can be taken. The site contains information about support groups and inspirational success stories. The site also contains
simple facts, suggested reading, and help with college drinking. There is also an
upcoming section with information on underage drinking. -OCC
This website is also helpful
because it provides a self assessment test. You can also locate treatment
programs and self help groups in your area.-TOD
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PO Box 3219
Palos Verdes Peninsula, California 90274
Email: comments@anonymousone.com
Website: www.anonymousone.com/main.htm
"Anonymous One
is a resource for addiction information. Addressing all major forms of addiction and
recovery from alcoholism to sex addiction. Anonymous One is used by individuals,
teaching universities, treatment providers, and correctional facilities as an educational
resource and recovery tool."
This site is another interesting and informative site,
although a bit different from the others previously mentioned. This site contains a
"meditation" section. Each time you refresh, or go to this link, it displays a
different message for an individual to ponder. The site also gives information on upcoming
events, group meetings, stories of addiction, a monthly newsletter and frequently asked
questions. The site allows you to find organizations outside of the US and
based in other
languages. -OCC
This website is useful because it
offers links to purchase literature for most anonymous programs and
pressing mental health issues. Movies are available to purchase as well as
anniversary gifts.-TOD
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