Resources for Professionals
Al-Anon is a mutual support group of peers who share their experience in applying the Al-Anon principles to problems related to the effects of a problem drinker in their lives. It is not group therapy and is not led by a counselor or therapist. This support network complements and supports professional treatment.
Alateen is a peer support group for teens who are struggling with the effects of someone else’s problem drinking. Many Alateen groups meet at the same time and location as an Al-Anon group. Alateen meetings are open only to teenagers. Alateen is not a program for young people seeking sobriety.
No advance notification or written referral is necessary to attend an Al-Anon or Alateen meeting. Anyone affected by someone else’s drinking is welcome to attend.
There are no dues or fees. Groups are self-supporting, and usually pass a basket around for a voluntary contribution to pay for rent or Al-Anon literature.
Encourage your clients to try Al-Anon, even if they minimize the problem with alcohol. The 2015 Al-Anon membership survey shows that 40% of newcomers who first came to Al-Anon because of a loved one’s drug addiction and later came to better understand the seriousness of that person’s alcohol problem only after attending Al-Anon for a period of time.
National Director Talks about the Effects Parent’s Drinking Has on Children
An interview with Jerry Moe, National Director of Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation. Jerry speaks about the effects of a
NIAAA Division Director talks about treatment options for loved ones of alcoholics
Interview with Dr. Robert Huebner, Director of the Division of Treatment and Recovery Research at the National Institute
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Director speaks about impacts of alcoholism on family members
An interview with Dr. George Koob, Director of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, (NIAAA). Dr.
Connections between families and the Association for Addiction Professionals
Cynthia Moreno Tuohy, Executive Director of The Association of Addiction Professionals (NAADAC). Cynthia discusses a professional’s concern for families
Current alcoholism research and how it involves family members affected by someone’s alcoholism
Welcome to "First Steps to Al-Anon Recovery" from Al-Anon Family Groups. In this podcast, you will hear an interview
Alcohol Awareness Month connects families to Al-Anon
Welcome to "First Steps to Al-Anon Recovery" from Al-Anon Family Groups. This podcast will discuss a professional’s concern