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AL-ANON A FAMILY’S BEST DEFENSE AGAINST THE EMOTIONAL IMPACT OF ALCOHOLISM IS KNOWLEDGE OF THE DISEASE No one can force an alcoholic to stop drinking. Only the alcoholic can stop drinking. The persons closest to the alcoholic often times need more assistance and counseling than the alcoholic. The best way to help an alcoholic recover is to learn about the disease, change attitudes and have the courage to practice Al-Anon principles when dealing with the Alcoholic. The alcoholic’s weapons used against family
1. Ability to arouse anger:
2. Ability to arouse anxiety: Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of men, women, and children of all ages and backgrounds whose lives have been affected by the compulsive drinking of a family member or friend. The purpose is to help these family members and is achieved by: § Offering comfort and friendship § Sharing of experiences § Confidentiality which provides feeling of safety to share with others. § Growing spiritually through the 12 steps adapted from AA § The knowledge they are not alone Check the AA schedule page for times and places of the Al-Anon meetings. 2/2007 |