Voluntary Programs Which Address Alcoholism and Drug Abuse

within the local community. These include but are not limited to the following: COMMUNITY AND GENERAL HOSPI- TALS.—Some community and general hospitals have special programs designed to assist drug addicted and alcoholic patients. Other hospitals without such specialized programs still perform vital services in providing outpatient emergency room and inpatient care to drug and alcohol intoxicated individuals. COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CEN- TERS.—Almost all community mental health centers make five basic services available to drug and alcohol intoxicated and addicted individuals: inpatient and outpatient care, par- tial care hospitalization, counseling services, drug and alcohol education, and 24-hour emergency services. Voluntary Programs Which Address Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Several national voluntary organizations have been organized to deal with drug abuse and alcoholism. They devote their efforts to public education, research, community treatment, and prevention. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS (AA).— AA is probably the best known voluntary organization dealing with alcoholism. AA has thousands of local chapters throughout the country. The Navy Alcoholism Recovery Pro- gram and Navy Alcohol Safety Action Program make such use of Alcoholics Anonymous. AA literature includes “Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions” and “Alcoholics Anonymous.” These publications are available through local AA groups. THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF ALCO- HOLISM (NCA).—This council offers informa- tion and referral services to problem drinkers and their families as well as short-term pretreat- ment counseling at the community level. There are more than 100 NCA councils throughout the country. THE ALCOHOL AND DRUG PROBLEM ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA.— This association is comprised of administrators of Government supported alcoholism programs. They provide information regarding state and local government supported alcoholism pro- grams. THE SALVATION ARMY AND THE VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA.—The Salva- tion Army and the Volunteers of America have provided substantial care and shelter for homeless alcoholic men and women. Most facilities sponsored by the Salvation Army pro- vide food, shelter, and rehabilitation services, including halfway houses. 5-39