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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/
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/
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/
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 March 2009 by Rosalyn Carson-DeWitt, MD
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