Conclusion

Alcoholism

Conclusion

This webquest was designed for you to learn more about the damaging effects of alcoholism not only on the alcoholic but on their families as well.

For more information please use the following resources

Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc.
1600 Corporate Landing Parkway
Virginia Beach, VA 23454–5617
Phone: (757) 563–1600; Fax: (757) 563–1655
Email: WSO@al-anon.org
Internet address: http://www.al-anon.alateen.org
Makes referrals to local Al-Anon groups, which are support groups for spouses and other significant adults in an alcoholic person’s life. Also makes referrals to Alateen groups, which offer support to children of alcoholics. Free informational materials and locations of Al-Anon or Alateen meetings worldwide can be obtained by calling the toll-free number (888) 425–2666 from the United States or Canada, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.–6 p.m. (e.s.t.).

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) World Services, Inc.
475 Riverside Drive, 11th Floor
New York, NY 10115
Phone: (212) 870–3400; Fax: (212) 870–3003
Email: via AA’s Web site
Internet address: http://www.aa.org
Makes referrals to local AA groups and provides informational materials on the AA program. Many cities and towns also have a local AA office listed in the telephone book. All communication should be directed to AA’s mailing address: AA World Services, Inc., Grand Central Station, P.O. Box 459, New York, NY 10163.

National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (NCADD)
20 Exchange Place, Suite 2902
New York, NY 10005
Phone: (212) 269–7797; Fax: (212) 269–7510
Email: national@ncadd.org
HOPE LINE: (800) NCA–CALL (24-hour Affiliate referral)
Internet address: http://www.ncadd.org
Offers educational materials and information on alcoholism. Provides phone numbers of local NCADD Affiliates (who can provide information on local treatment resources) via the above toll-free, 24-hour HOPE LINE.

National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
Scientific Communications Branch
6000 Executive Boulevard,Willco Building, Suite 409
Bethesda, MD 20892–7003
Phone: (301) 443–3860; Fax: (301) 480–1726
Email: niaaaweb-r@exchange.nih.gov
Internet address: http://www.niaaa.nih.gov