A typical AA meeting will consist of discussion about a certain topic related to alcoholism. Whoever wants to share their experiences regarding the topic is free to do some.
Some other meetings, however, are designated for beginners or step study groups. The foundation of AA is the 12 Steps. The 12 Steps toward recovery help individuals understand and accept their addiction in order to move on. These steps were originally faith-based. While they still are based on spirituality, some other versions of the steps have been created to eliminate the religious aspect.
Overall, Alcoholics Anonymous may have some religious components in their practice, depending on the meetings you attend. Al-Anon, contrastingly, is designed for family members of individuals with alcohol problems. The only requirement to attend these meetings is to have someone close in your life who is an alcoholic. While Al-Anon meetings may be spiritual, they are not rooted in any religion.
Meetings will usually involve discussion of a certain topic related to having a loved one with an addiction. Topics of Al-Anon meetings may include:. Alcoholics Anonymous also has a more religious affiliation than Al-Anon. The steps that each model practices are slightly different, and have become more separate over the years. I'm not going to go into that subject, except to point out that there is a huge gap in the knowledge of people that need this information the most.
Another issue that's beyond the scope of this diary is that when someone does mention being in a recovery program, there is a good chance they will get hooted at by someone that mocks their recovery program. What's that? Envy that someone else would try? When I mentioned this to my GF, who is sober 25 years, she basically said "That's exactly how people avoid recovery! I would like to see some people take the lead and start some groups on DailyKos. I can't, because I don't have that background.
Community This content is not subject to review by Daily Kos staff prior to publication. Please log in or sign up to continue. Recommend Unrecommend Add to Blog. Edit Tags. Done Editing Tags. Share this article. Bob Smith in Akron, Ohio. AA states that its "primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics achieve sobriety".
Got that? AA is for alcoholics. Alateen groups are sponsored by Al-Anon members. They recognized the need for such an organization as family members living with AA members began to identify their own pathologies associated with their family members' alcoholism. Al-Anon is for families of drunks.
The Al-Anon member does not have to be the spouse of a drunk, and the drunk does not have to be an AA member. Al-Anon is not allied with any sect, denomination, political entity, organization, or institution; does not engage in any controversy; neither endorses nor opposes any cause. There are no dues for membership. Al-Anon is self-supporting through its own voluntary contributions.
Al-Anon has but one purpose: to help families of alcoholics. We do this by practicing the Twelve Steps, by welcoming and giving comfort to families of alcoholics, and by giving understanding and encouragement to the alcoholic. We also recommend commitment to other aftercare activities as a part of your support system to ensure you have all the help and reinforcement you can get!
Alcoholics Anonymous Alcoholics Anonymous or AA began in by two men who wanted to help alcoholics give up alcohol and empower them to help others do the same. Al-Anon Al-Anon is a support group for friends and family members of alcoholics, whether or not the alcoholic is seeking out help.
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