"In health care settings, there are many people who could potentially benefit from Al‑Anon, but their need is never identified. Health care providers often struggle to find time to screen for patients who have been affected by someone else’s drinking, which conservative estimates show to be at least 20 percent of the population..."
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Cynthia Moreno Tuohy, Executive Director of The Association of Addiction Professionals (NAADAC). Cynthia discusses a professional’s concern for families whose loved ones have a drinking problem, and for the
When we serve in public outreach, we share clear information without promotion or pressure, attracting people who are seeking help and cooperating with those who serve them. Even
One of the first things we learn in Al‑Anon/Alateen is that members are anonymous—but the program is not. If Al‑Anon Family Groups were anonymous, how would newcomers ever
What if one simple magazine could create the moment someone begins to feel hope again—to realize they are not alone? For those of us serving as World Service Office
Hosted By: New York south As a professional, you may see people affected by someone else’s drinking. Al-Anon, a mutual support program for relatives and friends of alcoholics, can help.
Members residing in Canada may remit contributions in Canadian dollars to Al‑Anon Family Group Headquarters (Canada), Inc. at the address below. Doing so may reduce postage costs. Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters (Canada), Inc. 222 Queen Street, Suite 1000 Ottawa,
Hosted by: New York South As a professional, you may see people affected by someone else’s drinking. Al-Anon, a mutual support program for relatives and friends of alcoholics, can help.
We often receive inquiries regarding the photographs of people featured in our magazines. The Forum, Le lien, and En acción are committed to respecting the anonymity and privacy of
The importance of becoming involved in service was instilled in me early on in my recovery journey, and for that, I am truly grateful! Like many others, my journey
As Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc. approaches its 75th anniversary, we celebrate the enduring impact of public outreach in bringing hope to families and friends of alcoholics. Even before
I had only been in the program for seven years when one of my employees took me aside to let me know that my boss had declared he
