If you think you might have a problem with drugs or alcohol, you could talk to your doctor, minister, priest or rabbi. You might also visit a counselor who specializes in helping people with drug or alcohol problems. If your job offers an employee assistance program, you could make an appointment with a counselor. Your privacy will be protected from your employer. You might contact a treatment program like Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous or Cocaine Anonymous.
Some towns have local treatment centers.
The phone numbers for these groups are in the business section of your local telephone book. You could also call the Focus on Recovery Helpline. Your alcohol and drug problems affect everyone around you. Addiction is a lifelong illness. After you have stopped using alcohol or drugs, you'll need to enter a program that supports your recovery.