For family members, alcoholism causes a progressive inability to predict their own behavior because of the growing preoccupation with and reaction to another person’s drinking. Generally speaking, if a person is wondering whether alcoholism is the problem, it probably is. Family members need to hear that the emotions they feel are a normal reaction to alcoholism. Frequently, they… Read More »
Some of our meetings focused solely on the issues that might occur after growing up with a problem drinker. These meetings are marked as ‘Adult Children’. Click the below button to see a list of just these meeting types. 20 Questions for adult children of alcoholics Did You Grow Up With a Problem Drinker? Answer these questions to… Read More »
Alateen is a fellowship of young Al-Anon members, usually teenagers, whose life have been affected by someone else’s drinking. Alateen is an integral part of the Al-Anon program. Although the age range is usually 13-18, each group can decide if they will include members younger than 13. As members approach the age of 18 they are encouraged to transition… Read More »
“Anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our Traditions, ever reminding us to place principles over personalities” Al-Anon’s Tradition 12 Al-Anon/Alateen is a program based on anonymity: The identity of all Al-Anon and Alateen members, as well as members of Alcoholics Anonymous, is protected. Confidentiality is allowed to develop from a sense of trust and honesty. The focus… Read More »
A formal referral is not necessary for you and your client.You can browse the Ontario South website for more information, or go the World Service Office (WSO) (al-anon.org). You can also give us a call between 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. ET, Monday to Friday on +1-888-425-2666. Local Al-Anon information services are usually listed in your telephone directory, meeting… Read More »
Al-Anon’s list of 20 question can be a helpful tool to determine if you might benefit from our program…