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Who Is BuddyT?
I'm the Guide of the About Alcoholism / Substance Abuse site, one of more than 580 topic sites on the About network . Click the link above for more information and a welcome message from me.

About Recovery Newsletter
Don't forget to sign up for the free email newsletter which lets you know when the site has been updated with the latest information on alcoholism and recovery issues, new research findings, issues in the news and much more.

Ready to Quit Drinking?
If you have decided to try to quit drinking for whatever reason, there is a world of information, help and support available. This page is a good place to start your journey to sobriety.

How Can I Get Him to Realize He Has a Problem?
This is by far the most frequently asked question I get in my email. If you are having problems with someone else's alcohol or drug abuse, these articles can help sort out the confusion.

Substance and Drug Abuse
The About Alcoholism site is now the Alcoholism / Substance Abuse site. Check this section for information on subtance abuse, addiction treatment, and facts about commonly abused drugs.

Binge Drinking (Drinking to Get Drunk!)
Binge drinking can be dangerous and result in vomiting, loss of sensory perception, blackouts and even death. What exactly is binge drinking? How much alcohol is too much? These articles give the details.

I'm Doing a Paper on Alcoholism...
There is a ton of information on this site useful to students doing research papers or teachers preparing class lessons. Research and statistical charts are organized in one index here.

Busted for Drunk Driving?
If you have recently been arrested for driving while intoxicated or driving under the influence, you may be facing consequences more serious that you thought. There are a bunch of Mothers mad at you.

I Think Drinking Is Affecting My Health
Drinking alcohol can cause a variety of health problems. This index explores a wide range of the health effects of alcohol from fetal alcohol syndrome to alcoholism in the elderly.

I'm Pregnant, Do I Need to Stop Drinking?
In a word, yes. If you had a few drinks before you found out you were pregnant, your baby is probably fine. But you need to quit drinking until your child is born. Here's why.

How Do I Find a Meeting in My Area?
Here is a list of local telephone numbers you can call, or in some cases, schedules of meetings in your area published on web sites. Also included is a schedule of online meetings.

Recovery Thought of the Day
If you are already in recovery you might enjoy our Thought of the Day. These bits of wisdom were submitted to visitors our Alcoholism forums who are members of various 12-step recovery groups.

Current Articles and Issues
The Alcoholism site is constantly being updated with new information. This page takes you to the most recent articles about health issues, alcohol, alcoholism and recovery.

And There's More...
Much more. There are more than 18,000 pages of information on the About Alcoholism site. Here's an index of articles dealing with specific alcoholism and recovery issues, issues for women, A.A. history, and more.

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