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QUIT DRINKING RESOURCES
HELP & HEALTH RESOURCES
Reliable information, treatment resources, and support when you need it.
Whether you're exploring your relationship with alcohol, preparing to stop drinking, or looking for professional help, these trusted organizations can help you take the next step.
Before you stop drinking
Alcohol withdrawal can be dangerous and sometimes life-threatening. If you drink heavily or regularly, talk with a healthcare professional before stopping or significantly reducing your alcohol intake. You may need medically supervised withdrawal management.
Seizures, severe confusion, hallucinations, or other serious symptoms require immediate medical attention.
FEATURED RESOURCE
SAMHSA
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
SAMHSA offers free, confidential assistance for people seeking help with alcohol use, substance use, or mental health concerns. Its services can connect you with treatment information and providers throughout the United States.
NATIONAL HELPLINE — 24/7
1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Find Treatment & Professional Help
NIAAA Alcohol Treatment Navigator
Learn about evidence-based alcohol treatment and how to identify quality providers.
FindTreatment.gov
Search for substance use and mental health treatment facilities by location and services.
ASAM
Learn about addiction medicine, treatment approaches, and levels of care.
FindSupport.gov
Understand how to seek help for alcohol use and mental health concerns.
Immediate Help & Crisis Support
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Free, confidential, 24-hour support for people experiencing emotional disstress or mental health or substance-use-related crisis.
Call or text 988
Veterans Crisis Line
Specialized crisis support for veterans, service members, and people concerned about them.
Call 988, then press 1
Text 838255
Poison Help
Expert guidance about possible poisoning or harmful substance exposure.
1-800-222-1222
Medical Emergencies
For seizures, severe confusion, hallucinations difficulty breathing, or other potentially life-threatening symptoms, call 911 in the United States.
Understand Alcohol & Your Health
NIAAA
Science-based information about alcohol’s effects on the brain and body, alcohol use disorder and available treatments.
CDC
Understand the short- and long-term health effects of alcohol and ways to reduce alcohol-related risks.
NIAAA Rethinking Drinking
Practical information and tools for evaluating your drinking recognizing patterns , and considering change.
MedlinePlus
Easy-to-understand medical information about alcohol use disorder, withdrawal, and related health concerns.
NCCIH
Research-based information about complementary health approaches, including their effectiveness and safety.
Finding the Right Support Matters
There's no single path that works for everyone. Whether you're looking for reliable information, medical guidance, treatment options, or someone to talk to, reaching out for support can be an important step toward the life you want to create.
Explore the resources that fit your needs, and remember that asking for help is a sign of taking your health and your future seriously.