Alcohol use disorder - resources

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Resources - alcoholism

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The following organizations are good resources for information on alcohol use disorder:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention -- www.cdc.gov/alcohol/fact-sheets.htm
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism -- www.niaaa.nih.gov/alcohols-effects-health
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration -- www.samhsa.gov/find-help/atod

Support programs include:

Al-Anon Family Groups -- al-anon.org
Alcoholics Anonymous -- www.aa.org
LifeRing Secular Recovery -- lifering.org
Moderation Management -- moderation.org
SMART Recovery -- www.smartrecovery.org
Women for Sobriety -- womenforsobriety.org

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Support group counselors — Counselors sometimes work with a group of people (support group) to help identify problem issues and direct members towards understanding and personal wellness.

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