Suggested Resources:

If Someone Close has a Problem with Alcohol or Other Drugs
Alcoholism: Getting the Facts
How Can I Tell If a Friend or a Loved One Has a Problem With Alcohol, Marijuana, or Other Illicit Drugs?
Helping Others with a Problem: Concerned about a loved one? Here's what you can do.
You Can Help: A Guide for Caring Adults Working With Young People Experiencing Addiction in the Family
Al-Anon and Alateen
Iowa Area Al-Anon and Alateen website
How to Help a Friend Quit Smoking
1-800-BETS-OFF Help for Concerned Others
Mental Illness: What A Difference A Friend Makes

You may also contact the Iowa Substance Abuse Information Center (ISAIC), Iowa's drug, alcohol, and gambling resource center, at 1-866-242-4111, for a variety of informational resources, or visit their Website, DrugFreeInfo.org, at http://www.drugfreeinfo.org.