Resources
Many adults struggle with alcohol. However, you do not have to have an alcohol use disorder to feel that your relationship with alcohol might need to change.
Decades of studies have found that even moderate amounts of alcohol consumed regularly over time can affect your health. Regular alcohol use increases risk for liver disease and cancer. Alcohol also increases risk for problems with family, friends, and work, and it can lead to risky behaviors such as drinking and driving.
If you or another adult struggle with alcohol, we recommend talking with your doctor. Your doctor is trained to help you with behavioral counseling or medication, and he or she will know which options are available in your area and will work with your insurance.
Resources List
Here are some other highly reputable and nationally available options:
Alcohol Treatment Navigator from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. An online tool to search for alcohol treatment for adults.
Findtreatment.gov is a national locator for substance abuse and mental health treatment centers, including filters for Medicaid, outpatient, residential, and telehealth treatment options.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a free program run by individuals in recovery from alcohol use disorder with locations nationwide.
Alcohol/Drug Council of North Carolina (ADCNC) offers local resources in North Carolina for substance abuse and mental health.
Al-Anon Family Groups and Alateen Family Groups
These programs focus on supporting family members and friends of alcoholics.
This support group is for people suffering from several types of addiction and includes online resources.