You need education and emotional support when you stop drinking, especially if you abuse alcohol or are alcohol-dependent. Some resources that can help you stop drinking include:
- Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). Alcoholics Anonymous organizes meetings all over the world to help those who have a desire to stop drinking. The groups are made up of people who have had alcohol use problems, and you may remain anonymous.
- Family medicine physicians or other doctors, psychologists, or other health professionals.
- Inpatient or outpatient treatment centers or hospitals.
- Local or national alcohol treatment hotlines (check your local white and yellow pages).
