A wide variety of resources are available to addicted people and
family members. These include agencies that provide referrals
for treatment and resources for education, information, and litera-
ture. There are numerous self-help programs for addicted people and
family members, many of which are based on the Twelve-Step model
of Alcoholics Anonymous.Also, there are specialized support groups
for addicted professional people, such as those for addicted physi-
cians and nurses. Some organizations and programs are of particular
interest to people with dual disorders. Finally, there are numerous
self-help clearinghouses to help people locate or even organize a
local self-help program.

The yellow pages of the local phone book should list the treatment
programs available within that region. The local affiliates of the Na-
tional Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence will also pro-
vide information about local treatment resources.

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