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It’s important that the person get back on track and resume treatment. Contacting a substance use disorder counselor or program to get help can be hard, but it is a huge first step toward a healthier life. This organization produces The American Journal on Addictions which contains detailed research and articles about substance abuse, including alcoholism. Through the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry patient resources portal, individuals can locate specialists near them and see their accreditations.
There’s also a list of topics – psychiatry, types of addictions and mental illness – that patients and families can learn more about.