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.

The Impact of Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)

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.

Alcohol Use Disorder: Do I Have a Problem?

The more often you rely on alcohol to relax you or make you feel good, the closer you move toward addiction. If you think 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.