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Al-Anon/Alateen
Address:
1600 Corporate Landing Parkway
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
Phone:
1-888-425-2666
Internet Address:
http://www.al-anon.org [11]
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 [12]
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 [13]
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 April 2007 by Janet Greenhut, MD [14]
Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical [15] advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health [16] provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical [15] condition.
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[2] http://www.thirdage.com/health-wellness/conditions-indepth-alcohol-abuse-and-alcoholism-0
[3] http://www.thirdage.com/encyclopedia/risk-factors-for-alcohol-abuse-and-alcoholism
[4] http://www.thirdage.com/encyclopedia/symptoms-of-alcohol-abuse-and-alcoholism
[5] http://www.thirdage.com/encyclopedia/diagnosis-of-alcohol-abuse-and-alcoholism
[6] http://www.thirdage.com/encyclopedia/treatments-for-alcohol-abuse-and-alcoholism
[7] http://www.thirdage.com/encyclopedia/screening-for-alcohol-abuse-and-alcoholism
[8] http://www.thirdage.com/encyclopedia/reducing-your-risk-of-alcohol-abuse-and-alcoholism
[9] http://www.thirdage.com/encyclopedia/talking-to-your-healthcare-provider-about-alcohol-abuse-and-alcoholism
[10] http://www.thirdage.com/health-wellness/in-his-own-words-living-with-alcoholism
[11] http://www.al-anon.org/
[12] http://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org/
[13] http://www.niaaa.nih.gov/
[14] http://www.thirdage.com/health-wellness/ebsco-publishings-medical-review-board-0#Greenhut
[15] http://www.thirdage.com/medical-care
[16] http://www.thirdage.com/health-wellness