What is Alcoholism

Alcoholism is a powerful craving for alcohol which often results in the compulsive consumption of alcohol, an addiction. The cause of this craving is heavily debated, but the most ...

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What is al anon?
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I am a recovering alcohol going to AA 5 times a week.I am an avid reader of books that help me understand my problem better.I am so thankful for the beautiful lady I have that has been my hero to me.She has been there for me more than I ever thought she would be considering what we been through.I love her dearly and want to keep my life with her.She is inquiring what al-anon is and how it can help her understand what I'm giong through?Do they have book to read for info on alcoholics?She wants to know if they have a book like the big book in AA.If so where can we get one? Blessings to all for what you have done for us both.
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Reply #1 - 05/28/08  12:23am
" this is the link to their website where they have a most frequently asked questions page.
al-anon.alateen.org/" title="http://www.al-anon.alateen.org/" target="_blank"> www.al-anon.alateen.org/ - 5k "
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Reply #2 - 05/28/08  1:19am
" The Big Book is also for alanon members. We are adapted off the 12 step program. She can work the steps with a alanon sponcer and I think it would do her some good to read "To the wives" in the Big Book and "The family afterwards" if she has not read it already. "

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