Health Link Clip 'n Carry - LIVING WITH AN ADDICT
Addictions, know no age, race, or gender boundaries - but they always affect the family.  Because of shame, families become isolated feeling they can not share their situation with outsiders.  There is psychological damage, having suffered so many lies, they're always looking for untruths.  Because of the ongoing deception the emotional toll can be high with loved ones feeling angry, frustrated, helpless, even desperate.  And living with this stress can affect your health, bringing of anxiety, depression, headaches, migraines, digestive disorders, and heart problems.  For more information:
http://www.dummies.com/WileyCDA/DummiesArticle/Considering-the-Cost-of-Addiction-to-Families.id-2832.html

Al-Anon and Alateen Family Groups offer support and fellowship to relatives and friends of individuals with alcohol problems. Mutual support groups meet worldwide.
http://www.al-anon.alateen.org/

Alcoholics Anonymous offers support and fellowship to individuals with an alcohol problems through its Twelve Steps program. AA meetings are completely anonymous and open to anyone of any age who wants to achieve and maintain sobriety.
http://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org/

The self-help organization of Gam-Anon is a life saving instrument for the spouse, family or close friends of compulsive gamblers.  Gam- Anon offers various sources of literature available to you which can be helpful in your quest for information about the compulsive gambling illness and how to cope with the various crises that come up due to the gambling syndrome.
http://www.gam-anon.org/

Gamblers Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from a gambling problem.  Albany Gamblers Anonymous Helpline (518) 292 0414.
http://www.gamblersanonymous.org/

The National Association for Children of Alcoholics (NACoA) is a national, non-profit membership organization working on behalf of children of alcohol and drug dependent parents. Advocates for all children and families affected by alcoholism and other drug dependencies.
http://www.nacoa.org/

National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information.  This federal agency provides extensive information about addiction prevention, treatment and recovery. It has a staff of English- and Spanish-speaking information specialists who are available 24/7 to recommend appropriate materials. They also have copies of "Know Your Rights" a guide for people who have had trouble getting help.
http://ncadi.samhsa.gov/

The National Institute on Chemical Dependency (NICD) provides up to date information and direct contact assistance on: alcoholism, drug addiction, addictions, prevention, recovery, spirituality, and social issues, as well as being "a voice amidst the turmoil of addiction."  They have a variety of resources for families.
http://www.nicd.us/

The New York Council on Problem Gambling is a not-for-profit independent corporation dedicated to increasing public awareness about problem and compulsive gambling and advocating for support services and treatment for persons adversely affected by gambling.  The New York Council on Problem Gambling provides a 24-Hour Helpline at 1-800-437-1611.
Local office number:  518-427-1622 
http://www.nyproblemgambling.org/

The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services mission is to improve the lives of New Yorkers by leading a premiere system of addiction services through prevention, treatment, recovery. OASAS plans, develops and regulates the state's system of chemical dependence and gambling treatment agencies. This includes the direct operation of 13 Addiction Treatment Centers, which provide inpatient rehabilitation services to 10,000 persons per year.  he Office also monitors gambling and substance use and abuse trends in the state; provides a comprehensive education and prevention program through some 1,500 programs based in schools and communities; promotes public awareness and citizen involvement through community action groups; pursues state, federal and private sources of funding for services; establishes linkages of services for clients in other human service agencies and criminal justice system; provides education and training for persons dealing with clients; and administers the credentialing of alcoholism and substance abuse counselors as well as prevention practitioners and prevention specialists.
http://www.oasas.state.ny.us/index.cfm

Albany Office
1450 Western Avenue
Albany, NY 12203-3526    
General Information:  518-485-1768

Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) focuses on building resilience and facilitating recovery for people with or at risk for mental or substance-use disorders.
http://www.samhsa.gov/