While some folks can enjoy an occasional glass or two of wine or beer, others 
can't stop drinking until they're thoroughly soused. Alcoholism is a disease -- 
and a very prevalent one at that. According to The National Institute on Alcohol 
Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), "nearly 14 million Americans -- that's one in 
every 13 adults -- abuse alcohol or are alcoholic. In addition, approximately 53 
percent of men and women in the United States report that one or more of their 
close relatives has a drinking problem." It's not easy to recognize that you -- 
or someone you know -- might need help. These sites may point you in the right 
direction. 
Another Empty Bottle
Since this award-winning site is not affiliated with any official support 
organization or business, its advice is not a replacement for professional help. 
What it is, however, is a wonderful spot for people to share their thoughts on 
how alcohol has affected their lives andthe lives of loved ones. 
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) 
The Alcoholics Anonymous site is definitely not the prettiest one on the Web. 
But then again, the important aspect of this site isn't how it looks but the 
wealth of information that lives on its pages -- it's even trilingual, offering 
information in English, French and Spanish. Whether you simply want general 
information about A.A. or to find out if A.A. is right for you, this site will 
help. 
Al-Anon/Alateen
Unlike Alcoholics Anonymous, which is for people who have problems with alcohol, 
Al-Anon's primary purpose is to offer "hope and help for families and friends of 
alcoholics." Take the online quiz to determine if you are affected by someone 
else's drinking. Also, be sure to check out the nationwide list of affiliated 
organizations, as well as the literature and calendar of events. 
The National Association for Children of Alcoholics (NACoA)
According to the NACoA, "The people hurt most by drugs and alcohol don't even 
use them; they are the children of alcoholics and other drug abusers." If you 
want to help the 11 million youngsters affected by their parents' disease, join 
the NACoA. If you or someone you know has been hurt by parental alcoholism, the 
Kit for Kids is a must. 
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) 
This site provides the official government word on alcoholism. Since the NIAAA 
funds approximately 90 percent of alcoholism research nationwide, this is the 
place to come for the latest information on the disease. Easy navigation makes 
it a cinch to find exactly what you're looking for -- from the latest news and 
events, to a particular NIAAA publication or additional resources on alcoholism. 



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