Help Someone You Know With a Drinking Problem
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IF YOU SEE ANY OF THESE SIGNS TAKE ACTION CHECK OUT THESE RESOURCES
Hides alcohol + Learn about problem drinking Support for Families and Friends
Lies about drinking + Tell the person that you are worried, The Greater NY Al-Anon Family Intergroup, Inc.
and why. For example: “I’m worried – (212) 941-0094 www.nycalanon.org
Needs to drink first thing in the morning
about your safety” Intergrupal Hispano de Al-Anon
to stop feeling “shaky”
Makes and then breaks promises to cut + Look at your own behavior and how y Al-Teen (Spanish) – (800) 939-2770
it might encourage their drinking www.nycalanon.org/meetings/espanol.html
down or stop drinking
Prefers to be around people who drink + Encourage the person to see a health
12 Step/Self-Help Groups
care provider
Becomes angry when questioned about Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – (212) 870-3400
his/her drinking + Be persistent - denial and refusal to
www.alcoholics-anonymous.org
get help are typical behaviors of
Is late for, or misses, days at work or school a problem drinker Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – (212) 929-6262
www.nycasc.org
Has frequent arguments, fights, and accidents + Get help for yourself through
Drinks when alone support groups General Information
The New York City Department
- Don’t try to argue or reason with the of Health and Mental
person when they have been drinking Hygiene – 311 Call 311
- Don’t threaten, preach, or use guilt to
www.nyc.gov/health and Ask
make them change National Institute on for LifeNet
Alcohol Abuse and
- Don’t feel that you are the only one
Alcoholism www.niaaa.nih.gov/
responsible for their recovery
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Publications/Pamphlets
- Don’t give up hope BrochuresPosters/English
Problem drinking is treatable. Talk to your doctor.
THE NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT
of HEALTH and MENTAL HYGIENE For help 24 hours a day, call 1-800-LifeNet (1-800-543-3638) LIVE FREE OF DEPENDENCE
Michael R. Bloomberg, Mayor ON ALCOHOL AND DRUGS
Thomas R. Frieden, M.D., M.P.H., Commissioner
Lloyd I. Sederer, M.D., Executive Deputy Commissioner for Mental Hygiene or call 311 and ask for LifeNet. A Key Step to a Healthier New York
nyc.gov/health