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How to Find Help\par
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\pard\keepn\nowidctlpar\s1\li720\ri720\tx8640\ul\b\f1 Available Options\par
\pard\li720\ri720\ulnone\b0\f0 Some employers provide \b Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs)\b0  for their employees.  If you have an EAP at work, check your employee handbook or ask your supervisor for more information on your company EAP.\par
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Check with your \b health insurance\b0  provider to see what services are available through your insurance.\par
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There are many \b public and private service providers\b0  available.  You can contact them anonymously to find out what is available in your area.\par
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\pard\keepn\nowidctlpar\s1\li720\ri720\ul\b\f1 Where to Look and Who to Call\par
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\b Your Family Doctor\b0  - A good place to start is with your family doctor.\par
\pard\li720\ri720\tx2340  Doctors deal with health problems like this all the time.  They may not be specifically trained to treat substance abuse problems, but they can assist you in finding the help you need.\par
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\b Religious Leaders\b0  - Another person to ask is a religious leader.  Many are trained to offer counseling and most will be able to refer you to someone else specially trained to handle substance abuse problems.\par
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\b Yellow Pages\b0  - Look in the yellow pages of your phone book under the following headings:\par
\pard\li720\ri720\tx720\tab\tab M - Mental Health Services\par
\tab\tab S - Substance Abuse Centers\par
\tab\tab A - Alcoholism Information and Treatment Centers\par
\tab\tab D - Drug Abuse and Addiction Information and Treatment\par
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\b Hotlines\b0  - are available for people with substance abuse problems.  These are special phone numbers that you can talk to any time of the day.  Listed below are some toll-free hotlines.  You will be able to find other toll-free numbers in your local yellow pages.  You can also call your local hospital operator for other toll-free hotline numbers.\par
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\pard\li720\ri720\tx720\tab\tab Hazelden Foundation\tab\tab\tab 1-800-257-7800\par
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\tab\tab Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention\tab 1-800-547-4615\par
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\pard\li720\ri720\tab\tab Pathways to Recovery\tab\tab\tab 1-800-262-1105\par
\tab\tab Alcohol & Drug Abuse 24-Hour\par
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  \tab\tab Action Helpline\tab\tab\tab\tab 1-800-234-0402\par
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\pard\keepn\nowidctlpar\s1\li720\ri720\tx2340\ul\b\f1 Self-Help Support Groups\par
\pard\li720\ri720\tx2340\ulnone\b0\f0 There are many non-professional groups available for people who are having problems with alcohol or other drugs.  These groups are made up of other people who have experienced substance abuse problems and who have found a way to get better.  These groups have regular meetings, which are \ul free, anonymous, and open to anyone who needs help.\ulnone   You can check your phone book for a local phone number for any of these self-help groups or you can contact their National Headquarters for more information.\ul\par
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\ulnone\b Alcoholics Anonymous\par
\pard\li720\ri720\tx720\b0 Alcoholics Anonymous, often referred to as A.A., is a widely available support group that uses a spiritually based 12-Step program to help people recover from problems with alcohol.  \par
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\pard\li720\ri720\tx720 Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.\par
Grand Central Station\par
P.O. Box 459\par
New York, NY 10163\par
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A.A. General Services Office\par
475 Riverside Drive\par
New York, NY 10115\par
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Phone: 212-870-3400\tab Fax:212-870-3003\par
Website: \cf1\ul <http://www.aa.org>\cf0\ulnone\par
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\b Cocaine Anonymous\par
\b0 Cocaine Anonymous, often referred to as C.A., is a widely available support group that uses a spiritually based 12-Step program to help people recover from problems with cocaine. \par
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CAWSO\par
P.O. Box 2000\par
\lang20490 Los Angeles, CA 90049-8000\par
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\lang1033 Phone: 310-559-5833 (9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday -Friday Pacific Time\par
Website: \cf1\ul <http://www.ca.org/12and12.html>\cf0\ulnone\par
E-Mail: \cf1\ul [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>\cf0\ulnone\par
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\pard\li720\ri720\tx0\b Narcotics Anonymous\par
\b0 Narcotics Anonymous, often referred to as N.A., is a widely available support group that uses a spiritually based 12-Step program to help people recover from problems with any type of drug.  Anyone who wants to stop using drugs is welcome.\par
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Narcotics Anonymous\par
World Service Office\par
\lang20490 Van Nuys, CA 91409\par
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\lang1033 Phone: 818-773-9999\tab Fax: 818-700-0700\par
Website: \cf1\ul <http://www.na.org>\cf0\ulnone\par
E-Mail: \cf1\ul [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>\par
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\cf0\ulnone\b Secular Organizations for Sobriety / Save Our Selves (SOS)\par
\pard\li720\ri720\tx720\b0 Secular Organizations for Sobriety, also known as Save Our Selves or SOS, is a support group for people recovering from problems with alcohol or other drugs.  It is a secular alternative to the spiritually-based 12-Seep programs. \par
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Save Our Selves\par
4773 Hollywood Blvd.\par
Hollywood, CA 90027\par
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Phone: 323-666-4295\par
Website: \cf1\ul http://www.secularsobriety <http://www.ca.org/12and12.html\cf0\ulnone\par
E-Mail: \cf1\ul [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>\cf0\ulnone\par
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\b SMART Recovery\par
\b0 SMART Recovery, also know as SMART, is a support group for people recovering from problems with any type of addiction or substance abuse problems.  SMART (Self-Management and Recovery Training) uses a four-point program based on Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy.  It is a secular alternative to the spiritually based 12-Step programs.\par
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SMART Recovery\par
7537 Mentor Ave.\par
Suite 306\par
Mentor, OH 44060\par
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Phone: 440-951-5357\tab Fax: 440-951-5358\par
Website: \cf1\ul <http://www.smartrecovery.org\cf0\ulnone\par
E-Mail: \cf1\ul [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>\cf0\ulnone\par
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\b Women for Sobriety\par
\b0 Women for Sobriety (WFS) is a support group for women recovering from problems with alcohol or other drugs.  It is a secular alternative to spiritually based 12-Step programs. \par
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Women for Sobriety, Inc.\par
P.O. Box 618\par
Quakertown, PA 18951-0618\par
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Phone: 215-536-8026\tab Fax: 215-538-9026\par
Website: \cf1\ul http://www.womenforsobriety.org <http://www.ca.org/12and12.html\cf0\ulnone\par
E-Mail: \cf1\ul [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>\cf0\ulnone\par
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\pard\keepn\nowidctlpar\s1\li720\ri720\ul\b\f1 For Friends and Family Members of Someone Who Has a Problem\par
\pard\li720\ri720\ulnone\b0\f0 Many people don\rquote t realize that substance abuse problems also affect the people who care about the person with the alcohol or drug problem.  If you a friend or a family member of someone who has a problem, you may also need help.\par
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There are special self-help support groups, made up of non-professionals who have also experienced this problem.  They can help you get through this situation and can also provide you with a wealth of resources to help you and your family.\par
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\pard\li720\ri720\tx2340 These groups have regular meetings, which are \ul free, anonymous, and open to anyone who needs help.\par
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The most widely available of these groups are: \par
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Al-Anon / Alateen\par
\b0 Al-Anon / Alateen is a self-help support group for the family and friends of people who have a problem with alcohol.  It is based of the A.A 12-Step program.   \par
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Al-Anon World Services Office\par
1600 Corporate Landing Parkway\par
Virginia Beach, VA 23454-5617\par
Phone: 1-800-425-2666\par
Website: \cf1\ul http://www.al-anon.org <http://www.na.org>\cf0\ulnone\par
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Nar-Anon\par
\b0 Nar-Anon is a self-help support group for the family and friends of people who have a problem with drugs.  It is based of the N.A 12-Step program.   \par
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Nar-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc.\par
P.O. Box 2562\par
\lang20490 Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274\par
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\lang1033 Phone: 310-547-5800\par
Southern California Website: \cf1\ul http://www.naranoncalifornia.org/socal <http://www.na.org>\cf0\ulnone\par
Maryland Website: \cf1\ul <http://www.naranon-maryland.com>\cf0\ulnone\par
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\pard\keepn\nowidctlpar\s1\li720\ri720\tx2340\ul\b\f1 Internet Resources\par
\pard\li720\ri720\ulnone\b0\f0 You can also find a lot of resources on the Internet.  If you don\rquote t have a computer at home, you can always go to the local public library or an Internet caf\'e9 and access the Internet on a computer there.\par
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On the Internet you can get lots of general information by typing in key words like:\par
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\b Alcoholism\par
Addiction\par
Substance abuse\par
Alcoholism treatment\par
Drug treatment\par
Co-dependence\par
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You can find information on treatment centers near you by going to the government website of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration or SAMHSA.\par
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\pard\li720\ri720\qc\b http://findingtreatment/samhsa.gov\par
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This website will give you specific information on treatment centers near you, including their locations, contact information, costs, services, and even maps of how to get there.  \par
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\pard\keepn\nowidctlpar\s1\li720\ri720\tx2340\ul\b\f1 Other Resources\par
\pard\brdrb\brdrs\brdrw20\brsp20 \li720\ri720\ulnone\b0\f0 If you want more information and don\rquote t want to use the computer, you can always go to the self-help section of your local library or bookstore.  \par
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Or you can call \par
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\pard\brdrb\brdrs\brdrw20\brsp20 \keepn\nowidctlpar\s3\li720\ri720\b\f1 The National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information at 1-800-729-6686\par
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\pard\keepn\nowidctlpar\s1\li720\ri720\ul\b\f1 Options that Cost Money\par
\pard\li720\ri720\ulnone\b0\f0 Sometimes the options that are available free of charge are not enough.  That is something you need to decide for yourself, though you can get valuable information from these free resources to help you make that decision and find the services that you need.\par
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An important starting point is \b your doctor\b0 .  A visit to the doctor\rquote s office is not free, but it may be covered by \par
your insurance plan.  \ul If you are experiencing any serious physical symptoms, you should always see a doctor.\ulnone   \par
\ul You may have other health problems that need medical attention\ulnone .\par
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\b Substance abuse treatment\b0  and \b counseling \b0 involve professionals who are specially trained to help people with substance abuse problems.  There are many options for these types of services, including the more expensive \b in-patient treatment centers\b0  and \b hospitals\b0 , and less expensive options like \b outpatient treatment\b0  and other types of \b counseling\b0 .  \par
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Health care resources cost money.  They can be expensive, but they don\rquote t have to be.  There are low cost options.  First, check with your health insurance provider to see what things your insurance will cover.  Your \b insurance\b0  may cover all or part of the costs.  This can help you narrow your choices.\par
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If you don\rquote t have health insurance or your insurance doesn\rquote t provide the coverage you need, you may be eligible for special consideration.  Many health care services are available on a \b sliding scale\b0 .  These service providers adjust their fees to meet the budgets of the people getting help.   Always ask about this option.   It can save you a lot of money.\par
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\pard\keepn\nowidctlpar\s1\li720\ri720\ul\b\f1 Where can a person with no money and no insurance get treatment?\par
\pard\li720\ri720\ulnone\b0\f0 You can contact your "State Substance Abuse Agency".  You may also call one of the Referral Helplines below operated by SAMHSA's Center for Substance Abuse Treatment:\par
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1-800-662-HELP\par
1-800-662-9832 (Espanol)\par
1-800-228-0427 (TDD)\par
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