Frequently Asked Questions:

What is Alcoholism or Addiction?      A: There are several good definitions. One good one is: Any frequent, problematic use of substances, where either the amount used or the occasion of use is beyond the control of the user.

How do I know if I or a loved one is an Alcoholic or an Addict?     A: There are several good assessments avail able online, such as the MAST Test. Try: http://counsellingresource.com/quizzes/alcohol-mast/index.html If the substance user will not agree to take the test, fill it in as you think he/she might answer, for an approximate assessment. Better yet, seek a professional consultation with a Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor.

What if I can’t get a family member to accept the need for Treatment?     A: Come yourself! Addiction is a Family Disease, with all members affected. By understanding the disease and treating yourself, you also increase the likelihood of your loved one accepting treatment. Therapists often start with willing family members first. This frequently results in the alcoholic or addict being attracted to Recovery by the positive changes they perceive in others.

Links to Related Substance Abuse & Addiction Websites:

National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism:    http://www.niaaa.nih.gov/

Addiction Technology Transfer Center (General info on Addictions)    http://www.nattc.org/index.html 

Behavioral Health Recovery Management (General info on Addictions & Mental Heath)     http://www.bhrm.org/index.htm

HBO's Series on Addiction    http://www.hbo.com/addiction/?ntrack_para1=feat_main_text

National Institute on Drug Abuse (General info on Addictions)      http://www.nida.nih.gov/

Addiction Recovery and Treatment      http://www.addictionsearch.com

 Assessment Tests for Alcoholism and Addiction:

Free Addiction Test- Online       http://www.tlctx.com/test/index.cfm

Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test     http://counsellingresource.com/quizzes/alcohol-mast/index.html

Gambling Assessment-South Oaks   http://www.addictionrecov.org/southoak.htm

Links to Related Mental Health Websites:

Deprssion and Bipolar Support Alliance    http://www.dbsalliance.org/site/PageServer?pagename=home

Bipolar Help Center        http://www.bipolarhelpcenter.com/index.jsp?reqNavId=0

Parents United against Child Sexual Abuse     http://www.parentsunitedmidlands.org/

Sexual Abuse- General Information     http://www.stopitnow.com/index.html

Prescription Assistance Information/Sources     https://www.pparx.org/Intro.php

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder- National Center      http://www.ncptsd.va.gov/ncmain/index.jsp

Psychology Today(General Mental Health and Addiction Info)     http://www.psychologytoday.com/

Recovery from Terminating a Pregnancy    http://www.rachelsvineyard.org/

Links to Other Related Behavioral Health Websites:

Debtors Anonymous Website    http://www.debtorsanonymous.org/

Co-dependency Anonymous- Omaha (CODA)    http://www.codaomaha.org/

Nebraska Gambling Counsel:     http://www.nebraskacouncil.com/

National Center for PTSD  http://www.ncptsd.va.gov/ncmain/index.jsp  

For Military Personnel and families http://www.battlemind.org/ & http://www.militaryonesource.com/skins/MOS/home.aspx