Alcoholism – Is there really REAL help?

The debate regarding treatment for addiction and/or alcoholism and which institutions are more helpful has been argued a long time. A large variety of institutions are available to choose from when seeking assistance with chemical dependence. As a matter of fact, treatment is often big business and quite competitive between many institutions. Regardless of anyone’s opinions regarding this issue, it is hard to argue with a successful track record over many years. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) has consistently helped millions over many years now to live day to day lives without drinking alcohol.

Alcoholics Anonymous can be found throughout the world in almost every venue. No matter where one might find themselves, an AA meeting can be found nearby should one choose to seek that resource. Columbia SC, for instance, has 248 meetings occurring all throughout the greater city in any given week.

Alcoholics Anonymous is organized in such a way that in large urban areas, an “umbrella” organizational structure is usually available to coordinate the many resources and meetings in an area. This organizational group is called, “Intergroup” and in Columbia SC, the local Intergroup can be found at:

AA Intergroup
3014 Devine Street, Room 103
Columbia SC 29205
(803) 254-5301

By possessing this one contact number, a single phone call can be made and the caller will be connected with a helpful attendant. The people answering telephones for Intergroup are very knowledgeable and respectful. Questions regarding nearby meetings, available treatment resources, literature and virtually any comments regarding alcoholism or addiction can be discussed with satisfactory conversation. Personnel answering Intergroup phones are aware of all area meetings and groups as well as local area treatment facilities, both private and public institutions. Your journey for “Help” want end at Intergroup but it is a great place to start when seeking “help” and often at a time of not knowing where to turn for advice.

No one would ever want to make this contact. No one wants to be an alcoholic or addict. For those of us that have walked this path, we each began with a footstep such as described herein. Fearful though it may be, HOPE can truly be found here for all. It would be advisable to keep this contact information as most families, at some point in there lives, often cross paths with this deadly issue.