Alcoholism Resources
Here's a list of organizations, articles, and websites for more information and support on alcoholism.
Organizations
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: 1-800-CDC-INFO (800-232-4636)
American Psychological Association: 1-800-374-2721
American Psychiatric Association: 1-703-907-7300
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: 1-877-SAMHSA-7 (1-877-726-4727)
Financial Assistance
Partnership for Prescription Assistance
NeedyMeds: 1-800-503-6897
Social Security Administration
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: Grants
American Addiction Centers: Public Assistance Options for Drug and Alcohol Treatment Centers
Coping, Advocacy, and Support
SMART Recovery: 1-866-951-5357
LifeRing Secular Recovery: 1-800-811-4142
Women for Sobriety: 1-215-536-8026
National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence Hope Line: 1-800-622-2255
Al-Anon Family Groups: 1-757-563-1600
Statistics
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism: Alcohol Facts and Statistics
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Alcohol Use
World Health Organization: Prevalence of alcohol use disorders
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: Alcohol
National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence: Alcohol, Drugs and Crime
Medications and Therapies for Alcoholism and Alcohol Withdrawal
Acamprosate
Antabuse (disulfiram)
Ativan (lorazepam)
Librium (chlordiazepoxide)
Oxazepam
Valium (diazepam)
Vivitrol (naltrexone)
Specialists and Treatment Facilities
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator
Recovery.org: How to Find the Best Alcohol Recovery Center
DrugAbuse.com: Alcohol Abuse Treatment
Addiction Center: 1-877-655-5116
American Addiction Centers: How to Find a State-Funded Rehab Center
Clinical Trials
CenterWatch: Alcohol Dependence Clinical Trials
NHS Choices: Alcohol misuse — Clinical trials

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