Some people can stop or reduce their drinking by themselves, while others may need some additional support. If you would like to consider some additional support, see which option below may suit you best.
Contact the Florida Public Health Department Substance Abuse Program Office on the alcohol addiction helpline 1-850-487-2920. Trained representatives will gladly share information about counseling, treatment services, and referral to the best local alcohol rehabilitation programs in Florida.
The National Council on Alcohol and Drug Dependence Hopeline number is 1-800-622-2255. Dial it to get treatment information and connect people seeking treatment for alcohol and substance abuse disorders to the best programs nearby.
Re-thinking Drinking: Alcohol and Your Health: Covers information about U.S. guidelines for drinking, signs of a problem, and tools to make a change. https://www.rethinkingdrinking.niaaa.nih.gov/
Treatment for Alcohol Problems: Finding and Getting help (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism: This guide is written for individuals, and their family and friends, who are looking for options to address alcohol problems. It is a resource to understand what treatment choices are available and what to consider when selecting among them. https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/brochures-and-fact-sheets/treatment-alcohol-problems-finding-and-getting-help
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Alcohol Treatment Navigator: This online tool helps you find the right treatment for you — and near you. It guides you through a step-by-step process to find a highly qualified professional treatment provider. https://alcoholtreatment.niaa.nih.gov
Women should not drink alcoholic beverages during pregnancy because of the risk of birth defects. Should you stop drinking suddenly after a period of heavy drinking, you may experience alcohol withdrawal symptoms that may require you to seek medical care. These symptoms may include tremors, sweating, elevated pulse and blood pressure, nausea or vomiting, insomnia, seizures, hallucinations, and anxiety. Symptoms can range from mild to serious. Severe symptoms such as hallucinations and seizures are rare (< 5% of cases) but are a medical emergency requiring immediate medical attention.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Call 988 Spanish/Español: 1-888-628-9454 988 is a three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The Lifeline is a free, confidential crisis service that is available to everyone 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The Lifeline connects people to the nearest crisis center in the Lifeline national network. These centers provide crisis counseling and mental health referrals.
24/7 Crisis Text Line Text HELLO to 741-741 The Crisis Text hotline is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week throughout the U.S. The Crisis Text Line serves anyone, in any type of crisis, connecting them with a crisis counselor who can provide support and information.
Call 911 if you or someone you know is in immediate danger or go to the nearest emergency room.
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