Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board Alcohol and Drug Service offers a full range of substance abuse services including prevention, assessment, detoxification, outpatient, and day and residential treatment programs. ((457**.) Call 359-7040.

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a national support group for individuals for whom drinking has become a problem. Local groups meet regularly at nearby locations. Call 281-7501 for information, times and places.

Alanon is a national support group for individuals who have been affected by others' drinking problems, whether in the family or elsewhere. Local groups meet regularly at nearby locations. Call 764-0476 for information, times and places.

Alateen is the youth branch of Alanon. Participation in the Alateen program for a few months is very helpful for restoring the self confidence and perspective of teenagers whose families are affected by drinking problems of a parent. There are also separate meetings for pre-teens. Meeting times and places generally coincide with those of Alanon so that one parent is able to take them to their meeting. For information, call the same Alanon number, 764-0476.

See also Drug Services, Emergency Assistance.