If you use alcohol excessively, then you know that it can cause seemingly unbearable pain to you, your family and your friends. You may feel guilty because you are now realizing the affects that your alcohol use is having on the people that you love. You may feel ashamed because you can’t believe that you have developed a drinking problem. You may feel angry with yourself that you let this problem get so out of hand. Don’t feel guilty. Don’t feel ashamed. Don’t be angry. You have made mistakes like many of us have. Now it is the time to have the courage to get yourself help and know that you are not alone. There is help and support for you.
Where can I go to for help?
Hotlines/ Help lines
- Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services (ODADAS), (614) 466-3445, (TDD/TTY) (614) 644-9140, http://www.odadas.state.oh.us
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Referral Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (1-800-662-4357). http://www.samhsa.gov/aboutsamhsa/contacts.aspx
- Drug Abuse Information and Treatment Referral Line, 1-800-662-HELP, 1-800-66-AYUDA
- National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information, 1-800-729-6686
- Ohio Prevention and Education Resource Center, 1-800-788-7254
- Partnership for a Drug Free America, 212-922-1560
Information on Addiction/ Recovery Services
- Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services (ODADAS), (614) 466-3445, (TDD/TTY) (614) 644-9140, http://www.odadas.state.oh.us
- Drug Rehabs.org, (Toll Free) (866) 845-8975, http://www.drug-rehabs.org
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, http://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/