Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)- Resources for Family and Friends

Millions of people are significantly affected by somebody's else's drinking, and an immense resource network has developed to help deal with the problem. This network includes self-help groups, professional care facilities and practitioners, and information and referral services.

Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)- How to Be Part of the Solution

The best solution for a problem with an alcoholic family member needs changing what the nonalcoholic members are doing. By focusing on your own needs, refusing to enable, and getting help from outside, you can help start your family on the road to recovery.

The Impact of Alcoholism

Alcoholism is a disease that does not respect boundaries. Unlike most other diseases, it afflicts not just individual people, but all the social systems alcoholics are a part of as well. These include friendships, family, workplace, and community.

Lead Poisoning: Test Your Home and Family

You or your children may look healthy and still have high levels of lead in your blood. To be sure, have a blood test done by a healthcare provider. You can also have your home, soil, and water tested.

Signs of Alcohol Addiction (Alcoholism)

The more you regularly rely on alcohol to relax you or make you feel good, the closer you move toward addiction. If you decide you are on the path to addiction, you can take action to change your behavior.

Communicating with Others About Your Health

Only you can decide whether to tell others about your condition. You may feel that your health is a private matter. Maybe you have a hard time deciding who to tell and how much to say. Or, you might find that talking makes you feel better. The choice is yours.