Many of us want to help a friend or loved one, but don't know where to start.
Below are links to advocacy groups, education, local family groups, resources and guides to help equip you with useful tools. These resources can support you as a family member or a friend struggling with a loved one’s use of alcohol.
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Adult Children of Alcoholics World Service Organization Official 12-step program site for people who come from an alcoholic or other drug-affected home seeking solutions to their problems.
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Al-Anon/Alateen Website for families and friends of alcoholics. (national resource)
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Center on Addiction and the Family (COAF) A national organization that provides a range of educational materials and services to help professionals, children and adults break the intergenerational cycle of parental substance abuse.
- Help for Parents Knowing what to look for is the first step to helping the kids in your life. Learn the warning signs.
- Help for Teens It can be hard to know when you have a problem. Take these risk assessment quizzes to help you figure it out.
- How to help an older adult with substance abuse problems
Hazelden publication - Involuntary Commitment or Treatment Proceedings for the involuntary commitment or treatment of a chronic substance abuser to a facility - Law from the Iowa Code beginning with Chapter 125, Section 75 continuing through Chapter 125 Section 92.
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Emergency detention, Ch.125.91
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Iowa Al-Anon/Alateen Local Iowa Family Groups and resource page created by a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength and hope.
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National Association for Children of Alcoholics (NACoA) Advocacy group for all children and families affected by alcoholism and other drug dependencies. Sponsors Children of Alcoholics Week each February.
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SAMHSA Reports 7.5 Million children live with a parent with an alcohol use disorder
If someone you know has problems with alcohol or drug use, we are here to help! If you have questions you’d like answered, support and assistance is available through Live Chat, by calling (855) 581-8111(855) 581-8111, or by texting (855) 895-8398(855) 895-8398.
