Al Anon
AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS Hope for the relatives and friends of alcoholics The effects of alcoholism can be devastating and far-reaching, not just for the problem drinker but for their families, friends and colleagues. Living wit h someone else’s alcoholism can be a lonely and isolating experience with relationships damaged by secrecy and lies, verbal or physical abuse and despair. Al-Anon Family Groups provides a safe, caring environment where members can learn to regain some peace of mind, emotional health and happiness, whether the alcoholic is still drinking or not. Al-Anon helps those affected by someone else’s obsessive drinking to realise that it is possible to improve the quality of their own lives. Listening to the experience of others, benefitting from the shared wisdom of the Al-Anon programme and learning about the family disease of alcoholism from those who have lived through it, can turn despair into hope. Alateen (for members aged 12-17 inclusive)
