Resources - alcoholism
The following organizations are good resources for information on alcoholism:
- Alcoholics Anonymous - www.alcoholics-anonymous.org
- Al-Anon/Alateen - www.al-anon.org
- National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism - www.niaaa.nih.gov/FAQs/General-English/Pages/default.aspx
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration - www.samhsa.gov
See also: Drug dependence - resources
Review Date: 11/2/2010
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