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.
My father had passed away, yet I still had problems…
My father had passed away, yet I still had problems... Growing up in a home affected by a
I Always Feel Better
I have been in Alateen regularly for eight years. My dad is in A.A. and my mom is
Just go… We have all been affected by the family disease of alcoholism…
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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
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Fear, rage, and isolation brought me to Al-Anon
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In Al-Anon, I learned her drinking was not my fault…
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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