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Support Groups for Families

Support groups for friends and family members dealing with someone else's alcoholism or addiction.
Alcoholism Is a Progressive Disease
Alcoholism is often called a progressive disease. Because the change is so gradual over a long period of time, few alcoholics notice the point at which their drinking metamorphoses from occasional abuse into full-fledged dependence.
Al-Anon Family Groups
The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength, and hope, in order to solve their common problems.
Nar-Anon Family Groups
Nar-Anon is a twelve-step program designed to help relatives and friends of addicts recover from the effects of living with an addicted relative or friend.
Al-Anon Literature
Al-Anon Family Groups has an extensive library of Conference Approved Literature, explaining how the program works and how it has helped friends and families of alcoholics.
Al-Anon / Alateen Literature
Conference approved literature from the official Al-Anon/Alateen web site. Online order form available.
Can Al-Anon help?
Are you affected by someone else's drinking? Here are some questions that may help you determine if Al-Anon could benefit you.
Al-Anon Resources for Professionals
If you are a professional dealing with the families and friends of alcoholics, there are many resources available.

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