Al-Anon Family Groups, commonly referred to as Al-Anon, is a free support program for families and friends affected by a loved one’s alcohol use. Meetings allow people to share their common experiences and provide mutual support. ( https://al-anon.org/) 

Alcohol is a liquid produced by the natural fermentation of sugars and is the intoxicating constituent of wine, beer, spirits, and other drinks. Alcohol is colloquially referred to as juice, sauce, hooch, booze, suds, liquid courage.

Alcohol and Drug Trainee (ADT) is an entry-level position for individuals pursuing careers in alcohol and drug counseling.  ADT status is of a limited duration and is not a certificate or a license.

Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) is an international fellowship for individuals living with an alcohol use disorder or a drinking problem. Membership is free and open to everyone regardless of age or denomination and allows members to meet in groups and share their stories and support confidentially. https://www.midshoreintergroup.org/meetings

The American Psychiatric Association (APA) is the leading scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States. The APA seeks to advance psychological science to promote health, education, and human welfare. The APA publishes the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.

American Sign Language (ASL) is the primary language of many North Americans who are deaf and hard of hearing and is used by many hearing people as well. ASL is expressed by movements of the hands and face and has many of the same linguistic properties of spoken language. 

The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) is a professional medical society representing addiction medicine professionals. ASAM works to increase access and improve the quality of addiction treatment, educate physicians and the public, and support addiction research and prevention. Many providers use the ASAM Criteria to develop treatment plans for patients.

The 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination based on disability, and requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities, and  imposes accessibility requirements on public accommodations.

Amphetamines are synthetic, mood-altering stimulant drugs that may be prescribed legally as a prescription drug to treat ADHD and narcolepsy or used illegally as a stimulant. Prescription amphetamines are sold under brand names Adderall or Ritalin. Illegally obtained amphetamines may be abused by snorting crushed pills or dabbing it onto gums. Amphetamines may also be