Where can I learn more about addiction and alcohol abuse?

Luckily, there are many excellent internet sites available for learning about drug addiction and alcohol abuse. You may also want to speak directly to a treatment counselor, clergy or other health professional.

There are many excellent books written on addiction and alcoholism. Many will be available at your local bookstore and public library.

Some internet sites that we encourage you to explore are:

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Drug and Alcohol Abuse and Family

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Questions:

Where can I get help? I can’t afford treatment…what do I do? Can a treatment center help me if I have other problems besides addiction? Do treatment centers help the family members of people who are addicted? How can I avoid the physical and emotional pain of withdrawal and detox? What is the most successful way to treat addiction? What can parents do to help their kids avoid drugs and alcohol? How do I help my friend see that he/she has a drug and alcohol problem? Does everyone need to be admitted to a hospital for treatment? My child is taking drugs, I can't believe it…what can I do? Where can I learn more about addiction and alcohol abuse? Where can I get help after I go through rehab if I think I may relapse? Where can I learn to talk about drugs and alcohol with my children? How can I help myself or my loved one when we live far away from any services? What can I do to support my addicted family or friend? My neighbor's kids are involved in drugs, how do I help?