Hope & Help
PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES
Al-Anon
Family Groups, which
includes Alateen, has been in existence for 55 years as a community resource
providing support to those affected by someone else's drinking.
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Today, there are about 24,000 Al-Anon and 1,800 Alateen groups meeting in 131
countries.
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Our meetings are anonymous and confidential.
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There are no dues or fees for membership.
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There are meetings in every state in Australia.
Al-Anon
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Al-Anon is a separate fellowship from Alcoholics Anonymous (AA).
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Al-Anon is based on the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions adapted from AA.
Alateen
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Alateen is part of the Al-Anon Fellowship designed for the younger relatives
and friends of alcoholics through the teen years.
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Members conduct their own meetings with the guidance of an Al-Anon member Sponsor.
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Alateen follows the same 12 Steps as Al-Anon, as well as all of its principles.
People
Are Referred To Al-Anon/Alateen Group Meetings
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To learn the facts about alcoholism as an illness and how it has impacted
their lives physically and emotionally.
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To benefit from contact with others who have similar problems.
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To improve their own attitudes and behaviors through the study and practice
of the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions.
Al-Anon
And Alateen Members Are Helped When They:
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Attend meetings on a regular basis.
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Make telephone contact with other members.
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Read Al-Anon / Alateen literature.
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Have a personal Sponsor.
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Apply the Twelve Steps of recovery to their lives.
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Become involved in Al-Anon Service work.
Al-Anon/Alateen
Groups Do Not:
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Give advice.
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Indulge in gossip or criticism.
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Discuss members' religious beliefs, or lack of them.
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Endorse or oppose any cause, therapy, or treatment.
Contact details for Al-Anon and Alateen groups in your area
The links below will take you to the World Service Office Al-Anon website, which is based in the US. If you use these links, you will need to use the "back" button to re-enter the Australian site.
An article from a professional outlining the benefits of recommending Al-Anon Family Groups
2006
Al-Anon/Alateen Membership Survey Results
(These are
from the North American survey - Australian membership survey 2007 results can
be obtained from Al-Anon Family Groups Australia Pty Ltd, GPO Box 1002,
Melbourne, 3001, e-mail agso@alphalink.com.au )