The Persistent Professional
WSO2020-10-21T15:46:08-04:00I still very clearly remember getting to my first meeting. I had finally started to realize that I was not going to get my husband to stop drinking.
Connecting with Professionals on Social Media
WSO2020-07-31T09:11:15-04:00The WSO LinkedIn page features professional articles and videos to provide more insight into our program for families and friends of alcoholics. Through this professional networking platform, we
Include AFG LinkedIn Profile in Outreach to Professionals
WSO2020-04-30T13:58:03-04:00We have updated our profile content to include articles and videos with relevant testimonials from professionals. They share about the effects of alcoholism on the families and friends of
Addiction professionals help patients see signs
Bob H2020-03-12T09:17:38-04:00Addiction professionals: Helping patients explore the possibility that someone's alcoholism or drug use has affected them Addiction professionals discuss methods
My Professional Experience with Al‑Anon
WSO2020-05-26T16:44:36-04:00During my 53 years of working in mental health and addiction recovery, I have seen a number of changes and improvements in care. However, alcoholism continues to remain
Help Wanted: Referrals to Al-Anon-Friendly Professionals
WSO2019-05-30T09:27:08-04:00Articles by professionals are often the “tipping point” for the potential newcomer to follow through on their therapist’s/counselor’s or health care clinician’s recommendation to attend Al‑Anon. In these articles,
Short and Easy Reading—Revised “Fact Sheet for Professionals” (S-37) Pamphlet Is Now Available
Bob H2019-05-25T15:21:14-04:00Members can help increase referrals to Al‑Anon by providing professionals with a summary of how our program works, how to make referrals, and how clients/patients can obtain local meeting
Outreach to Professionals
Bob H2019-08-06T11:36:07-04:00Outreach to Professionals The 2018 Al‑Anon/Alateen Membership Survey indicates that over 28 percent of Al‑Anon members attended their first meeting as the result of a professional referral. Professionals
Alateen Information for Professionals
Bob H2018-12-13T10:29:35-05:00Alateen 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
What if there are no Al-Anon or Alateen meetings to refer those in my professional care?
Bob H2019-01-30T08:14:57-05:00Where there are no Al-Anon face to face meetings, individuals can be encouraged to participate in electronic or virtual meetings. Information can be found at: https://al-anon.org/al-anon-meetings/virtual-meetings/ Where there are
CAGE test helps professionals identify need for Al‑Anon
Bob H2017-09-14T08:33:10-04:00When I am working with people affected by someone’s use of alcohol, I make a variety of suggestions, but almost always recommend Al‑Anon. People referred to Al‑Anon show significant improvement in
Frequently Asked Questions by Professionals
Scot2017-04-11T11:10:46-04:00Frequently Asked Questions by Professionals
Is Al-Anon or Alateen compatible with the professional care and services I offer?
Scot2019-01-30T08:17:23-05:00Yes. Al-Anon/Alateen is a peer support group. As peers, they exchange their respective experiences. The mutual sharing among members helps members to realize that they have a variety of options
Resources for Professionals
Bob H2020-02-20T15:48:00-05:00Resources for Professionals Membership Survey FAQ Alateen Call for Al‑Anon Faces Alcoholism Articles Al-Anon is a mutual support group of peers