What does Alateen help with?
Part of the nonprofit Al-Anon Family Groups, Alateen assists teenagers who struggle with a loved one’s alcohol addiction. Members typically attend Alateen meetings because they are too invested in someone else’s alcoholism and need to learn healthy coping behaviors to separate themselves.
Who were the founders of Al-Anon?
Lois W.Anne B.
Al-Anon/Alateen/Founders
What is Al-Anon big book?
Reliance on opinions expressed in A.A. and other outside publications can distort the Al- Anon approach, particularly for the newcomer.” Page 2 The big book is the authority on alcoholism from the perspective and experience of the alcoholic.
Why was Al-Anon created?
Al‑Anon is founded Because these were not groups of alcoholics, A.A. could not register them. Therefore, Lois and Anne’s first service project was to write to these individuals and groups. In May 1951, they sent a questionnaire with the intention of unifying the family groups.
What does the name Alateen mean?
Alateen, a part of the Al-Anon Family Groups, is a fellowship of young people (mostly teenagers) whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking whether they are in your life drinking or not. By attending Alateen, teenagers meet other teenagers with similar situations.
What does a friend of Lois mean?
Friends of Lois is an Al-Anon/Alateen support group consisting of friends and relatives of alcoholics, addicts and Adult Children of Alcoholics who share their experience, strength and hope in order to solve their common problems.
How long does it take for your liver to get rid of alcohol?
Alcohol is predominantly broken down in the liver through the actions of an enzyme called alcohol dehydrogenase. On average, the liver can metabolize 1 standard drink per hour for men, or about 0.015g/100mL/hour (i.e., a reduction of blood alcohol level, or BAC, by 0.015 per hour).
How many Al-Anon groups are there in the world?
24,000 Al‑Anon groups
Currently, there are over 24,000 Al‑Anon groups and nearly 1,500 Alateen groups meeting in 118 countries.
What are the 12 spiritual principles of Al Anon?
The 12 spiritual principles of recovery are as follows: acceptance, hope, faith, courage, honesty, patience, humility, willingness, brotherly-love, integrity, self-discipline, and service.
What are Al Anon 12 principles?
Al‑Anon’s Twelve Suggested Steps
| 1. | We admitted we were powerless over alcohol—that our lives had become unmanageable. |
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| 3. | Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood Him. |
| 4. | Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. |
Is there an Alateen group in Pennsylvania?
Alateen groups are sponsored by Al-Anon members who help the group to stay on track.” Please Note: There are no Alateen meetings in Pennsylvania at this time.
Where can I purchase Twin Cites Al-Anon books?
We also carry a few titles in Spanish and can order others on request. If you can’t make it to either office, you can order by phone from Minneapolis Information Service (952-920-3961). Purchasing locally is an important way members can support their Twin Cites Al‑Anon and Alateen service organizations financially.
Where can I find conference approved literature in English?
Both Minneapolis Al‑Anon/Alateen Information Services and St. Paul Al‑Anon/Alateen Intergroup carry an almost complete selection of Conference Approved Literature in English, although occasionally an item may be out of stock. We also carry a few titles in Spanish and can order others on request.