The following national organizations provide services or information about alcoholism treatment and support groups. Local phone books generally list service referral and hot-line numbers for these services in each state.

Al-Anon

PO Box 862, Midtown Station

New York, NY 10018

U.S. Meeting Information:

(800) 344-2666

Al-Anon support groups are made up of family and friends of alcoholics who meet to share their experiences and to solve common problems. Al-Anon is not affiliated with any religious denomination, political group, or other organization. Membership is free.

Alateen

PO Box 862, Midtown Station

New York, NY 10018

U.S. Meeting Information:

(800) 344-2666

An offshoot of Al-Anon, Alateen is a support group for teens who are not alcoholics themselves, but who worry about someone else's drinking, such as friends, siblings, or parents.

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)

General Service Office

PO Box 459

Grand Central Station

New York, NY 10163

(212) 870-3400

One of the most widely...