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Resource Guide for Alcoholism

Al-Anon Family Groups

1600 Corporate Landing Parkway

Virginia Beach, VA 23454-5617

757-563-1600

http://www.al-anon.org

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.

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)

475 Riverside Drive at West 120th St. - 11th Floor

New York City, NY 10115

212-870-3400

http://www.aa.org

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.

Moderation Management

2795 East Bidwell Street

Suite 100-244

Folsom, California 95630-6480

mm@moderation.org

http://www.moderation.org

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.

National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)

5635 Fishers Lane, MSC 9304

Bethesda, MD 20892-9304

888-69-64222

http://www.niaaa.nih.gov

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.

Last reviewed November 2018 by EBSCO Medical Review Board Michael Woods, MD, FAAP