Fact Sheets | Links & Resources
Alcohol and other drug abuse and addiction constitute major health and safety concerns in the United States, with costs running into the billions of dollars annually for health care, related injuries and loss of life, property destruction, loss of productivity and more. Treatment is proven to be effective, but few who need it have access to and receive care. Families can be devastated and children are at increased risk for their own addiction and mental health problems.
Warning Signs of Alcohol Abuse
If you answer "yes" to any of the following questions, you may have a problem with alcohol:
- Do you drink alone when you feel angry or sad?
- Does your drinking ever make you late for work?
- Does your drinking worry your family?
- Do you ever drink after telling yourself you won't?
- Do you ever forget what you did while you were drinking?
- Do you get headaches or have a hangover after drinking?
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Fact Sheets
Co-occurring Disorders and Youth
Depression and Substance Abuse [college series]
Dual Diagnosis
Helping a Friend With a Mental Health or Substance Abuse Issues [college series]
Substance Abuse
Resources
Alcoholics Anonymous, Al Anon and Narcotics Anonymous
Check phone book for local chapter in your area
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
http://www.niaaa.nih.gov/
Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator (SAMHSA)
http://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/TreatmentLocator/faces/quickSearch.jspx
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) FAQ's: Alcohol www.cdc.gov/alcohol/faqs.htm
Too Smart To Start (SAMHSA)- Help Prevent Underage Alcohol Abuse
www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/
National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD)
www.ncadd.org/
College Drinking: Changing the Culture (NIAA)
www.collegedrinkingprevention.gov
Family History of Alcohol: Are You At Risk (NIAAA)? http://pubs.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/FamilyHistory/famhist.htm
FAQ's on Alcohol (NIAAA)
www.niaaa.nih.gov/FAQs/General-English
Tools
http://rethinkingdrinking.niaaa.nih.gov/ToolsResources/Tools.asp
Alcohol Use in Older People (NIA)
www.nia.nih.gov/HealthInformation/Publications/alcohol.htm
The Partnership for a Drug-Free America, Community Education
www.drugfree.org/community-education