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Here are the questions The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
most often receives about alcohol along with their answers. They provide
information to better understand the health consequences of alcohol abuse
and dependence (alcoholism). Consult your physician or health care provider if
you or a loved one has an alcohol problem.

How can a person get help for an alcohol problem?

There are many national and local resources that can help.  The National Drug
and Alcohol Treatment Referral Routing Service provides a toll-free telephone
number, 1-800-662-HELP, offering various resource information.  Through this
service you can speak directly to a representative concerning substance abuse
treatment, request printed material on alcohol or other drugs, or obtain local
substance abuse treatment referral information in your State.  See (Treatment
Locator.)


What is alcoholism?

Is alcoholism a disease?

Is alcoholism inherited?

Can alcoholism be cured?

Can alcoholism be treated?

Which medications treat alcoholism?

Does alcoholism treatment work?

Do you have be an alcoholic to experience problems?

Are specific groups of people more likely to have problems?

How can you tell if someone has a problem?

Can a problem drinker simply cut down?

If an alcoholic is unwilling to get help, what can you do about it?

What is a safe level of drinking?

Is it safe to drink during pregnancy?

Does alcohol affect older people differently?

Does alcohol affect women differently?

Is alcohol good for your heart?

When taking medications, must you stop drinking?
Frequently asked questions
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