This article discusses the problem of alcoholism in the profession of psychology. Alcoholism, a major health problem currently being addressed by other professions, has unique features,, manifestations, and ramifications for psychologists. Salient aspects of alcoholism in psychology include etiological and motivational factors, characteristic behaviors, and specific risk factors in the work environment of psychologists. Alcoholism, conceptualized as a deeply embedded permanent addiction not resolvable by conscious, planned effort, constitutes a special dilemma for psychologists who hold a strong belief in the powers of the mind and in the capacity to comprehend and alter behavior. Current efforts to effectively and humanely deal with alcoholism within the professions, modeled on the self-help principles of Alcoholics Anonymous in combination with professional treatment, are examined, including the present efforts in psychology to deal with distressed psychologists. An advocacy role for the American Psychological Association to assist in the development of a peer-collaborative network for psychologists in recovery is suggested. Further implications and recommendations are offered. The problem of chemical dependency, particularly alcohol abuse and alcoholism in the professions, is currently receiving major attention (Bissell, Fewell, & Jones, 1980; Bissell & Jones, 1976; Bissell, Lambrecht, & Von Wiegand, 1973; Larson, 1981; Nathan, 1982; Spickard & Billings, 1981; Talbott & Benson, 1980; Thoreson, 1981; Thoreson, Hosokawa, & Talcott, 1982; Bissell, Note 1; Cosentino, Note 2, Exo, Note 3; Thoreson, Note 4, Note 5). This attention stems from two intertwined professional-humanitarian responsibilities: the responsibility of the professions to set standards for professional practice and conduct and to care for those of their members suffering from a life-threatening problem. Alcoholism, in the latter sense, constitutes one of the major health problems of our society (Efron, Keller, & Gurioli, 1974). Alcoholism among professionals represents a special dilemma because the usual indicators of alcoholism—public drunkenness, violence, legal problems, drunken driving, and job loss—are not cardinal symptoms. Except in the late stages, alcoholism among professionals is not manifest in obvious violations of work norms and impinges but subtly on job performance (Rubington, 1972; Trice, 1970; Thoreson, Note 3, Note 4). This article will examine background factors, identify salient concerns and issues, describe behaviors of professionals with alcohol problems, and offer implications and recommendations for psychology as a profession to deal with the alcoholic or chemically dependent psychologist.