Alcohol and Drug Treatment: Family Support

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Alcohol and Drug Treatment Family Support From Buddy T, your Guide to Alcoholism Research shows that people who are trying to quit drinking or abusing drugs have much better success if they have the support of those nearest to them. That's where Al-Anon Family Groups can help. Members of Al-Anon learn how to offer understanding and encouragement to the alcoholics in their lives as well as how to better look after themselves. Help for Families Why Do I Need Help? He's the Alcoholic! Alcoholism is a disease that affects every member of the family, sometimes in ways that they don't even notice. It can affect every member of the family. When 'Helping' Doesn't Really Help Many times when family and friends try to "help" alcoholics, they are actually making it easier for them to continue in the progression of the disease. This baffling phenomenon is called enabling. Letting Go of Someone Else's Problem For the friends and family of the alcoholic, the key to serenity is finding the wisdom to know the difference between what they can and cannot change. Issues for Alcoholic Families These are some topics that seem to be of most interest to those who are newcomers to Al-Anon Family Groups, or who want to learn more about the program. Getting Help Are You Troubled by Someone's Drinking? Millions of people are affected by the excessive drinking of someone close. Many times people who are close to alcoholics do not even realize how much they have been affected by someone else's drinking. Tips for Parents Is your child drinking or using drugs? Here is information and resources that can help you deal with the family situation. Al-Anon Meetings Schedules of Al-Anon Family Group meetings in your area. Online Al-Anon Meetings Al-Anon meetings are available online via email and real-time chat meetings. This email is written by: Buddy T Alcoholism Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Missing a lesson? Click here. About U. is our collection of free online courses designed to help you learn a new skill, solve a problem, get something done, or just learn more about your world. Sign up now, and we will email you lessons on a daily or weekly basis. You are receiving this email because you subscribed to the About.com 'Alcohol and Drug Treatment' email. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Advertisement