For those who don't know or have never heard of Al-Anon, it is a 12-step recovery program that is the counterpart to the Alcoholics Anonymous 12-step recovery program. It was initiated by Lois Wilson ...

I’m writing in response to your column about the woman whose marriage had become strained due to her husband’s drinking. Kudos for emphasizing that he needs Alcoholics Anonymous, but I’d like to ...

Dear Annie: I’m writing in response to your column about the woman whose marriage had become strained due to her husband’s drinking. Kudos for emphasizing that he needs Alcoholics Anonymous, but I’d ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Al-Anon groups allow loved ones of those dealing with alcohol use disorder to share their experiences and take care of themselves. “It’s an organization, an arm of ...

Dear Annie: Thank you so much for recommending Al-Anon to your readers who are struggling with the devastating effects of alcoholism. This program has been a lifeline for me, offering a safe space to ...

Al-Anon Family Groups will host new meetings from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. on Tuesdays starting on Feb. 17 at the 180 RCO office at 205 W. Sixth St., Seymour.

Thank you so much for recommending Al-Anon to your readers who are struggling with the devastating effects of alcoholism. This program has been a lifeline for me, offering a safe space to untangle the ...

Writing a weekly column gives me an opportunity to be a forum for groups whose members are helping themselves and others. One such group is Al-Anon, which is a support group for family, friends or ...

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Maggie worried constantly about her loved one’s drink-driving. “I was anxious that he would either kill himself or hurt or kill someone else,” she told The Royal Gazette. She found help through ...

As a practicing member of Al-Anon, I find that this program continues to help me lead a rich and full life regardless of the alcoholic’s behavior, and it benefits me in my relationships as a husband, ...

At first blush, it wouldn’t seem like 12-Step programs could help ordinary people through difficult times. After all, these programs are only designed to help people recover from addiction, right? Yes ...