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 Higher Power has a plan for me
Editor’s note: An Al-Anon member shares her Alateen story. When I was a child, I always sensed that
I have changed—thanks to Alateen
Before I came to Alateen, I was very insecure and I had very little self-esteem. I was so
A great experience
Alateen has been a great experience. The first time I came to a meeting, I was nervous and
My Story, Our Story
My story is very similar to the rest of the members of my group: alcoholic parents, a messed-up
Letter from an Alateen
Dear Mom & Dad Alcoholics suffer from alcoholism mentally, spiritually, and physically. Well, guess what? So does
Alateen helps a lot
I think Alateen has helped me in a lot of ways. Alateen has helped me strengthen my relationships
Al-Anon member shares her experiences dealing with family members’ alcoholism
Julie, an active Al-Anon member shares her experiences dealing with alcoholism in loved ones, and how Al-Anon helped. Locate
Keeping the focus on myself
Welcome to First Steps to Al-Anon Recovery from Al-Anon Family Groups. This is a series of podcasts to
Video: Alateens tell the way it is today
In this video, you will hear how teenagers experience less anger and depression related to a loved one's
Video: What do older teens say about Alateen
In this video, you will hear from anonymous, older teenagers who talk about the increased trust and confidence
Video: What Do Teens Say About Alateen
This video features anonymous teens talking about the Alateen program and how it has helped them to better