Alcoholism: Support and Recovery for You and Your Loved Ones
Alcohol consumption is legal and socially acceptable in most places in the United States. Unfortunately, not everyone is able to consume healthily and responsibly, and alcoholism is a prevalent condition. Alcoholism has devastating consequences, not only for the sufferer, but also for his family and community. Finding reliable information and help in making informed decisions is easy with the findingDulcinea Alcoholism Web Guide.
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Alcohol Intervention
If you know someone who suffers from alcoholism and you want to try and intervene but aren't sure what to do, there are plenty of Web sites that provide tips or guidance. Use the sites below to find the steps to take to stage an alcohol intervention.
Insights for Alcohol Intervention
- Alcohol is a drug (although not a narcotic). Don't rule out sites that help with drug interventions for advice on how to confront addiction. Much of this information is valid regardless of the nature of the addiction.
- If you think someone is suffering from alcohol poisoning, call 911 or your local emergency medical responder immediately.
- You'll also find resources in the "Alcoholism Information" section to help a loved one who's suffering. Many of the sites have tips, recommendations and advice for how to proceed.
Top Sites for Alcohol Intervention
For general advice ...
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
(NCADI) offers a lengthy article with advice for dealing with an alcoholic. To get some quick tips, scroll down and read the "What To Do" and "What Not To Do" sections, along with the list of resources and contact information.
For helping a person with alcohol poisoning or overdose ...
Mayo Clinic
identifies alcohol poisoning signs, when to seek medical attention and how to contact your local poison control center. You'll also learn how alcohol poisoning is usually treated, and how to prevent alcohol poisoning.
eCureMe
summarizes the important things to recognize and do in the event of an alcohol overdose, which is the most immediate danger of excessive alcohol consumption.
For staging an alcohol intervention ...
The Partnership for a Drug-Free America
suggests different ways to address people affected by excessive alcohol consumption. Click on the link that describes your situation (for example, "I am a Parent/Adult concerned about a young adult") or check out the PDF article titled "Intervention Quick Guide."
Love First
offers resources for interventions. Written by Jeff and Debra Jay (intervention professionals and regular guests on television shows dealing with addiction), this site has several intervention articles.
National Intervention Referral
helps you find a local intervention professional in the event that you decide you need assistance.
Alcoholism Treatment
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Alcohol Addiction Recovery and Support
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Alcoholism Research
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