There are numerous support groups that exist for a variety of reasons. We have discussed two of the largest and best known groups, Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous. The alcoholic does not exist in a vacuum. Their addiction causes problems and concerns for others as well, including friends, co-workers and family members. There are support groups available for them as well as for the recovering alcoholic.
Al-Anon has been in existence for over 55 years offering hope and support to those adults who are affected by a problem drinker. Each alcoholic affects the life of at least four other people. It doesn’t matter whether the alcoholic is still drinking or not, if you have a relationship with them, you need the support, strength and fellowship of Al-Anon. Al-Anon was formed by Lois Wilson in 1951. She is the wife of the co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous, Bill Wilson.
Alateen is part of Al-Anon but is for young people ages 12 to 20. Alateen groups are sponsored by Al-Anon members. Its goal is to help them recover from the effects of living with the problem drinking of the alcoholic. In terms they can easily understand they learn that compulsive drinking is a disease and that they are not the cause of anyone else’s drinking or behavior. They are advised that they cannot change or control anyone but themselves. They learn that they can still love the person while detaching themselves emotionally from the drinker’s problems. They discover that they can build satisfying life experiences for themselves, no matter what else is happening in their home.
There are other support groups that are run by churches, hospitals, clinics and work places. Whether you are the recovering alcoholic or a friend or relative of an alcoholic, it is important for you to know that there are support groups available to help you face life. There are Nar-Anon groups for the families and friends of drug addicts. If there is no support group in your area, contact the national group and find out about starting one of your own.
If you or someone you know has a problem with an addiction to drugs or alcohol, A Better Tomorrow is waiting to hear from you. They can get you started down the recovery road.
If you need help, are struggling with an addiction, or know of someone who is, please contact A Better Tomorrow Treatment Center today. We are here to help.
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Both of my parents were problem drinkers and Al-Anon helped me through the toughest years of my life. I really feel they saved me from a similar fate. I'm forever indebted to their service.
ReplyDeleteI'm for support groups. I've attended two different types of support groups and have found them to be extremely useful, each in their own way.
ReplyDeleteI thought I could handle recovery without a support group. I underestimated the disease. I had a relapse before I found out that I do need a support group. It's not always comfortable, but it is necessary.
ReplyDeleteThere are support groups for just about every thing any more. I do know this, they really work. I have been part of one for nearly 3 years. We only meet once a month, but it has been a tremendous help to me.
ReplyDeleteI'd be lost without my support group. There is something healing about being part of a group of people who are dealing with the same types of things that you are. Benefits galore!
ReplyDeleteAA meetings are a big part of my life. I recently became a sponsor and I'm proud to be able to help someone else. No man is an island, we truly do need each other.
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