Alcoholism is an out-of-control addiction. This year, Americans will spend more than $90,000,000,000 on beer, wine and spirits. If you or someone close to you has a drinking problem, contact the following agencies:

Alcoholics Anonymous
www.alcoholics-anonymous.org

Adult Children of Alcoholics
www.adultchildren.org
(310) 534-1815

Mental Help Net
www.mentalhelp.net

National Association for Children of Alcoholics
www.nacoa.org
(301) 468-0985

Focus Adolescent Services 
www.focusas.com/Alcohol.html

(877) FOCUS-AS

La Hacienda
www.lahacienda.com

(800) 749-6160

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