Teen Corner
A place just for teens affected by someone else’s alcoholism.
What is Alateen?
Alateen is a place where members come together to:
- share experiences, strength, and hope with each other to find effective ways to cope with problems.
- discuss difficulties and encourage one another
- help each other understand the principles of the Al-Anon program through the use of the Twelve Steps and Alateen’s Twelve Traditions
Alateen is not a place:
- For teenagers seeking help for drinking or drug problems or a therapy program
- to complain about parents or anyone else.
- A social hangout.
From One Generation to the Next
Before going to Alateen, I often felt alone and lonely. I did not want anyone outside of my
When I decided life wasn’t worth living
When I decided life wasn't worth living... I remembered my therapist & her Al‑Anon recommendation During September,
The impacts of growing up with the family disease of alcoholism
Perspectives from Al‑Anon Members & Professionals The impacts of growing up with the family disease of alcoholism
Fear, rage, and isolation brought me to Al-Anon
Fear, rage, and isolation brought me to Al‑Anon Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are defined as abuse, neglect,
In Al-Anon, I learned her drinking was not my fault…
In Al‑Anon, I learned her drinking was not my fault… According to Gallup (10/2019), a third of
New ways to resolve conflict
New ways to resolve conflict In an on-camera interview, Lisa, an anonymous Al-Anon member, shares that although she
Sis Wenger: Four Suggestions for Caregivers of Children in a Home Affected by Alcohol Misuse/Addiction
Sis Wenger: Four Suggestions for Caregivers of Children in a Home Affected by Alcohol Misuse/Addiction “We may not want to think
I Learned Self‑Care through Alateen
Before coming to Alateen, I thought taking care of myself was selfish. Whenever I woke my dad up
Addiction professionals help patients see signs
Addiction professionals: Helping patients explore the possibility that someone's alcoholism or drug use has affected them
The Benefits of Alateen: A Teacher’s Viewpoint
One of my students wrote a moving essay about his experience with Alateen and how it is
Alcoholism is as harmful to the family’s well-being as any drug addiction
Alcoholism is as harmful to the family’s well‑being as any drug
Alcohol addiction can have devastating effects on families; 5 things caregivers can do to help.
Alcohol addiction can have devastating effects on families; 5 things caregivers