Help for Special Populations
Who do you know that abuses alcohol?
When many people think of alcohol abusers, they picture teenagers sneaking drinks before high school football games or at unsupervised parties. However, alcohol abuse is prevalent within many demographic groups in the United States. People who abuse alcohol can be:
- Senior citizens who drink out of loneliness.
- Professionals who drink after a long day of work.
- College students who binge drink at local bars.
- Pregnant women who drink and put their babies at risk for fetal alcohol syndrome.
If you suspect that you might have a problem with drugs or alcohol, or you know someone who does, contact Prevention Works at (716) 664-3608 or call The National Drug and Alcohol Treatment Referral Routing Service at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).