1. Visit a local treatment center, detoxification, or hospital based treatment unit, and you are not limited to only those facilities that treat chemical addiction. You may visit a facility that treats any type of addiction.
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2. Finding and attending an Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, or Al Anon open meeting (members of the public are welcome).
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3. Interview a chemical dependency professional, or other community contact in the addiction field.