How do you know
if you have been
affected by someone's
problem drinking?
How does
Al-Anon Work?
What do healthcare
professionals say
about Al-Anon?
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Friends and families of problem drinkers find understanding
and support at Al-Anon and Alateen meetings.
There is no magic formula that enables you to help someone stop—or cut back—on his or her drinking. Alcoholism is a complex problem.
In Al-Anon, members do not give direction or advice to other members. Instead, they share their personal experiences and stories, and invite other members to “take what they like and leave the rest”—that is, to…
If someone else’s drinking troubles you, attending Al-Anon and Alateen Family Group meetings can help.
The Al-Anon program complements other forms of therapy and treatment.