HERE’S WHERE TO GO TO GET HELP
Alcoholics Anonymous
Support for people with alcoholism www.alcoholics-anonymous.org (212) 647-1680 Help for people who want to stop smoking www.nyc.gov/health 311 Online search tool for locating nearby substance abuse treatment facilities findtreatment.samhsa.gov addiction treatment bed by age group, gender, county, city, treatment type, and provider organization. www.findaddictiontreatment.ny.gov Helps users learn how to navigate the substance use disorder care system. It has videos describing the different levels of substance use disorder care, information about understanding your rights during treatment, and information about recovery and relapse prevention. www.oasas.ny.gov/ treatment/index.cfm The Center on Alcohol Marketing and Youth (CAMY) employs a public health approach to prevent and reduce alcohol-related problems among young people. www.camy.org The federal Interagency Coordinating Committee on the Prevention of Underage Drinking is working with governments and organizations at the state, territory, and local levels to reduce and prevent underage drinking and its consequences. www.stopalcoholabuse.gov Dilated or constricted pupils Decreased respiratory rate Unresponsiveness Lethargy Changes in appetite Weight fluctuation Intense flu-like symptoms Change in attitude or personality Distancing oneself from family and loved ones Shifts in social circles, hobbies or activities Declines in performance and work or school Isolation and secretive behavior Moodiness, irritability, nervousness, giddiness Stealing Medications go missing Spoons disappear or turn up burnt Syringes Discovering small bags or vials with powder-like residue Shoelaces or belts go missing