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This is a series of six Al-Anon Family Group podcasts, especially recorded to introduce you to Al-Anon meetings.

The first of six “Introduction of Al-Anon Meeting” podcasts: Why did we come to Al-Anon? How to locate a meeting This is a series of six Al-Anon Family Group podcasts, especially recorded to introduce you to Al-Anon meetings..

The second of six “Introduction of Al-Anon Meeting” podcasts: Did we cause our loved one to drink? If we are not the ones with the drinking problem, why are we talking about our powerlessness over alcohol? Can we control our loved one’s drinking? Can we cure our loved one’s drinking problem? How to locate a meeting […]

The third of six “Introduction of Al-Anon Meeting” podcasts: What do we mean when we say our lives became unmanageable? Does it mean we will always feel angry or sad or depressed? Will our lives continue to be as chaotic as they are today? Is there any hope for improvement? How to locate a meeting This […]

The fourth of six “Introduction of Al-Anon Meeting” podcasts: Why did I feel afraid to go to my first Al-Anon meeting? Isn’t the drinking somebody else’s problem? How to locate a meeting This is a series of six Al-Anon Family Group podcasts, especially recorded to introduce you to Al-Anon meetings.

The fifth of six “Introduction of Al-Anon Meeting” podcasts: How did I feel at my first Al-Anon meeting? How to locate a meeting This is a series of six Al-Anon Family Group podcasts, especially recorded to introduce you to Al-Anon meetings.    

The last of six “Introduction of Al-Anon Meeting” podcasts: What is the First Step in Al-Anon? How to locate a meeting This is a series of six Al-Anon Family Group podcasts, especially recorded to introduce you to Al-Anon meetings.

An interview with Jerry Moe, National Director of Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation. Jerry speaks about the effects of a parent’s, or other loved one’s, drinking on their children. How to locate an Alateen meeting

Interview with Dr. Robert Huebner, Director of the Division of Treatment and Recovery Research at the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA).  In this interview, Dr. Huebner talks about the treatment options for alcohol use disorders, pertaining to the drinker and to the drinker’s family members and friends. How to locate an Al-Anon meeting  

An interview with Dr. George Koob, Director of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, (NIAAA).  Dr. Koob talks about research on alcohol use disorders, including alcohol abuse and alcoholism, and their impact as it relates to the drinker’s family members and friends. How to locate an Al-Anon meeting

Cynthia Moreno Tuohy, Executive Director of The Association of Addiction Professionals (NAADAC). Cynthia discusses a professional’s concern for families whose loved ones have a drinking problem, and for the professionals who treat them. How to locate an Al-Anon meeting

Julie, an active Al-Anon member shares her experiences dealing with alcoholism in loved ones, and how Al-Anon helped. How to locate an Al-Anon meeting Please select from the following tags to find related Al-Anon podcasts.

Ann, Linda and Betty, all active Al-Anon members, discuss what they expected to find at their first Al-Anon meeting? How to locate an Al-Anon meeting Please select from the following tags to find related Al-Anon podcasts.

Janet and Sharon, both active Al-Anon members, talk about how Al-Anon helped them during spring break and summer vacations. How to locate an Al-Anon meeting

Welcome to First Steps to Al-Anon Recovery from Al-Anon Family Groups. This is a series of podcasts to discuss some common concerns for people who have been affected by someone else’s drinking. Today we’re going to ask Al-Anon members what it means to them when they hear the suggestion to keep the focus on themselves, […]

Welcome to “First Steps to Al-Anon Recovery” from Al-Anon Family Groups.  In this podcast, you will hear an interview with Dr. Kenneth Warren, Acting Director of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), as he discusses current alcoholism research and how it involves family members affected by someone’s alcoholism.   How to locate an […]

Welcome to “First Steps to Al-Anon Recovery” from Al-Anon Family Groups.   This podcast will discuss a professional’s concern for families whose parents or young people have a drinking problem. Robert Lindsey is President and Chief Executive Officer for the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence.  NCADD founded National Alcohol Awareness Month.   How to locate an […]

Welcome to “First Steps to Al-Anon Recovery” from Al-Anon Family Groups.  This podcast will discuss a professional’s concern for women who have been affected by a loved one’s drinking. Valerie Montgomery’s private practice, “Beyond Beautiful,” is in Colorado Springs, Colorado.  She specializes in counseling women.   How to locate an Al-Anon meeting Please select from the […]

Today we’re talking with Al-Anon members about how Al-Anon helps them deal with holiday drinking problems. How to locate a meeting “First Steps to Al-Anon Recovery” from Al-Anon Family Groups is a series of podcasts to discuss some common concerns for people who have been affected by someone else’s drinking.

Welcome to “First Steps to Al-Anon Recovery” from Al-Anon Family Groups.  This podcast will discuss a professional’s concern for families who have been affected by a loved one’s drinking. Alexa Smith is Chemical Dependency Counselor at Serenity Renewal for Families in Ottawa, Ontario. She has been interviewed in “Al-Anon Faces Alcoholism 2013,” under the title,  “Dealing with […]