Finding Help for an Adult

If you, or someone you know, has a problem with alcohol, other drugs or gambling, you may be wondering what you can do. The good news is that alcohol, drug and gambling problems are treatable! When you, or someone you know, decides to deal with an addiction problem, help is available. Help is also available for those concerned about someone else's use - even if the user is not willing to get help.

Here are some ways to inform yourself:

Finding Help For Myself
Finding Help For Someone Else
A Drinking Problem - How Can I tell?
No Place Like Home: What to do when someone in your family has a drinking problem
What a Woman Should Know: Alcohol and Other Drugs
A Drug Problem: How Can I Tell?
When Someone You Know Has a Drug Problem
A Gambling Problem - How to tell?
Are you concerned with a co-worker's gambling?

If you are concerned about alcohol, tobacco, other drug and/or gambling problems contact your local AADAC office Monday to Friday during office hours, or phone the 24-hour AADAC Help Line at 1-866-332-2322 (Alberta only).

LAST REVIEWED: Thursday, July 5, 2007