Our personal situations may be different, but we share as equals because of what we have in common: our lives have been affected by another person’s drinking. Al-Anon is a mutual support group. We can find understanding and support when we share our common experience with each other.
Some of us are here because a spouse or partner has struggled with alcoholism. For others, the problem drinker is a parent, child, or grandchild. Sometimes a brother, a sister, or some other friend or relative brings us to Al-Anon. Many of us have had more than one alcoholic family member or friend. Alcoholism has similar effects on us all, even though our relationships to the alcoholic may be different.
Many newcomers are most interested in hearing about situations and relationships that are similar to their own. Over time, however, we come to understand that we can benefit from hearing how the Al-Anon principles worked in many different circumstances.
“Requoted with permission of Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc., Virginia Beach, VA”
Did You Grow Up With a Problem Drinker?
If someone close to you, such as a family member, friend, coworker, or neighbor, has or has had a drinking problem.
Has Your Life Been Affected By Someone Else’s Drinking?
Alateen is for young people whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking. Sometimes the active drinking has stopped, or the active drinker may not live with us anymore.
Alateen Information?
Alateen, a part of the Al-Anon Family Groups, is for teens whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking. As members of the Al-Anon fellowship, Alateens share their experience, strength.
Resources for Professionals?
Al-Anon is a mutual support group of peers who share their experience in applying the Al-Anon principles to problems related to the effects of a problem drinker in their lives.
¿Quiénes son los miembros de Al-Anon?
Los miembros de Al-Anon son personas, quienes igual que usted, están preocupadas con respecto al problema de la bebida que tiene otra persona.