Resource Guide for Alcoholism

by Amy Scholten, MPH

AL-ANON/ALATEEN:

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'll find information on the 12-step program, meetings, and resources, including newsletters and a magazine.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS (AA):

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

Phone:
1-212-870-3400

Internet Address:
http://www.alcoholics-anonymous.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.

NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON ALCOHOL ABUSE AND ALCOHOLISM (NIAAA):

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'll also find alcohol prevention information, databases, related organizations, research, conferences, and events.

Last reviewed November 2009 by Theodor B. Rais, MD
Last Updated: 11/12/2009