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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.

Learn how changing your own behavoir may help your loved one who has alcohol use disorder (AUD).

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.

It's hard to face a problem with alcohol. These resources can help.

Here are common signs of an alcohol addiction.

Not everyone who takes a drink or tries a drug has a substance abuse problem. But for some people, what starts as social use can lead to problem use and then addiction.

Facing your addiction problem takes courage and honesty. And there are many programs and people who can help you.

Summarizes treatment options for substance use disorder, including medicines, counseling, help groups, and ongoing care.

Recovery means making a new life for yourself. This includes finding new interests. It includes building new relationships. It means taking better care of yourself. These will all help you replace substance use with a new and healthier life.