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 ...

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 ...

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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, ...

Dear Readers: Many of you were touched by the husband “Anonymous,” who wrote a letter about the loss of his wife to the disease of alcoholism. She is still alive, but the woman he married was a ...

Dear Readers: Many of you were touched by the husband “Anonymous,” who wrote a letter about the loss of his wife to the disease of alcoholism. She is still alive, but the woman he married was a ...

Many of you were touched by the husband “Anonymous,” who wrote a letter about the loss of his wife to the disease of alcoholism. She is still alive, but the woman he married was a different person ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...