Need help right now?
If you are in suicidal crisis or emotional distress, contact the Lifeline at any time, 24 hours a day. Calls & texts are free & confidential. Lifeline now has a 3-digit phone number (similar to 911 or 411).
Call or text 988 for help.Seeking a treatment center for substance use? Call 800.662.HELP (4357) or visit here to get started now.
If you are looking for in-person support meetings for alcoholism, addiction, or living with alcoholics & addicts, come to meetings at the Blaine Central Alano.
Blaine Alano Squad Leader resources can be found here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Alcoholism
Learn more about alcoholism.
What is alcoholism? - It is a primary, chronic, progressive, and sometimes fatal disease
Is alcoholism a curable disease? - While not curable, it is treatable with continued treatment & recovery efforts
Common myths about alcoholism - Dispel myths & rumors & find the truth about alcoholism.
Alcoholism - What to look for - warning signs & drinking as a coping mechanism
Stages of alcoholism - The progression of the disease
Recovery from Alcoholism - Defining recovery, its guiding principles, and relapse prevention & resiliency tools
Drug Addiction & Substance Abuse Disorder
Find out more about drug addiction & substance abuse disorder.
What is drug addiction? - A disease that affects a person's brain and behavior and leads to an inability to control the use of a drug/medication
What is substance abuse disorder? - It is the clinical name used for drug addiction
Is drug addiction a curable disease? - It is a chronic disease; which means that while it cannot be cured, with consistent effort can be controlled
What is substance abuse treatment? - Information for family members
Drug abuse: Diagnosis & Treatment - Treatment depends on the drug used & related medical impacts, and is focused on helping you overcome addiction & stay drug-free
Recovery from drug addiction - Common guidelines for a successful recovery
Resource Links
Alcoholism & Addiction Solutions
There a lots of solutions. Try them out and find one that’s right for you.
Meetings hosted @ Blaine Alano
Solutions available elsewhere in the Twin Cities
There are many other paths to sobriety & recovery. Just Google “Alcoholism support” or “Drug abuse support” or visit Google’s Recover Together site to find more.
Fellowship & Support
AA & NA provide meetings and support to alcoholics & addicts seeking a solution & living in recovery.
Al-Alon provides a program of recovery for the families & friends of alcoholics.
Sober & Serious is an national Facebook (private) online recovery community with around 50K members that help each other; providing hope, support, and insight.
Sober Life Hub is a MN-based nonprofit that provides a Facebook (private) support community & local events to provide fellowship, support, & aid to those in recovery.
Recover Together Resource Map helps you find local recovery groups & chapters by location (or online) and program type
Find Treatment Near You
Addiction resources - Call 800.662.HELP (4357)
This is a confidential, free, 24/7/365, info service for individuals facing substance use disorders that provides referrals to local treatment, support groups, & local organizations. English & Spanish available.
Seeking help for problem drinking
Understand available treatment choices & what to consider when selecting among them
Addiction Treatment Services Locator
A confidential & anonymous source of information for persons seeking treatment facilities
MN Rule 25 - MN might pay for your treatment, free of charge
Don’t have insurance? No problem. Rule 25 may have you covered with treatment paid for by public funds at one of the many local treatment centers. Start the process now to see if you’re eligible.