Al-Anon

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Al-Anon Family Groups is a worldwide mutual-support fellowship for people whose lives have been affected by someone else's drinking. It is separate from Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), although the two organizations share historical roots and similar guiding principles.

Al-Anon's purpose is to help family members and friends cope with the effects of another person's alcohol use, regardless of whether that person is still drinking or is in recovery.

Al-Anon is based on the Twelve Steps, adapted from AA for family members and friends. Meetings provide a confidential, nonjudgmental environment where participants can:

• Share their experiences, strengths, and hope. 
• Learn healthier ways to respond to a loved one's drinking. 
• Focus on their own well-being rather than trying to control another person's behavior. 
• Build connections with others facing similar challenges. 

Participation is voluntary, and members are not required to speak during meetings.

Al-Anon encourages members to:

• Accept that they did not cause another person's alcoholism. 
• Recognize they cannot control or cure another person's drinking. 
• Focus on changing their own attitudes and behaviors. 
• Practice self-care and emotional growth. 

A commonly cited idea in Al-Anon is the "Three Cs":

• I didn't Cause it. 
• I can't Control it. 
• I can't Cure it. 

Alateen is part of the Al-Anon program and is designed specifically for teenagers whose lives have been affected by someone else's drinking, often a parent or other family member.

Al-Anon welcomes anyone affected by another person's alcohol use, including:

• Spouses and partners 
• Parents 
• Adult children 
• Siblings 
• Grandparents 
• Friends 
• Other relatives 

The person with the alcohol problem does not have to be attending AA or seeking recovery.

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