Internet Resources

The American Academy of Family Physicians provides a good overview on how to identify and get help for an alcohol problem.

MedlinePlus contains links to many different topics related to alcohol abuse and alcoholism. Medline Plus is a resource provided by the National Institutes of Health and the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

The Mayo Clinic provides an interactive self-assessment of alcohol use habits.

Take an alcohol screening.


Books & videos available for checkout at St. Mary's Health Resource Center

No More Letting Go: The Spirituality of Taking Action Against Alcoholism and Drug Addiction by Debra, Jay. Call Number DB 155 J42 2006

Finding Hope in Recovery: Families Living with Addiction [DVD], 2008. Call Number: DA 150 F491 2008


Local Resources

The following are a list of alcohol and drug treatment programs in Madison. Please check with your insurance to find your preferred provider.

Gateway Recovery
Substance Abuse Services
25 Kessel Court, Suite 200
Madison WI 53711
Phone: (608) 278-8200

Mental Health Center of Dane County
Alcohol and Drug Treatment Unit
625 West Washington Avenue
Madison WI 53703
Phone: (608) 280-2410

Meriter New Start
202 S. Park Street
Madison, WI 53715
Phone: (608) 417-5339


The purpose of the St. Mary's Hospital Health Resource Center is to provide patients and the public with access to health and medical information. Our goal is to promote individual responsibility for health and not to offer medical advice. Materials in the library do not necessarily imply any approval or recommendation by St. Mary's Hospital Health Resource Center. Please contact your healthcare provider with specific questions.


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