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lateen, part of the Al-Anon Family Groups, is a fellowship of
young Al-Anon members, usually teenagers, whose lives have been affected by
someone else's drinking. Young people come together to
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share
experience, strength and hope with each other
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discuss their
difficulties
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learn effective
ways to cope with their problems
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encourage one
another
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help each other
understand the principles of the Al-Anon program.
We believe alcoholism is a family disease
because it affects all the members emotionally and sometimes physically.
Although we cannot change or control our parents, we can detach from their
problems while continuing to love them.
We do not discuss religion or become
involved with any outside organizations. Our sole topic is the solutions of our
problems. We are always careful to protect each other's anonymity as well as
that of all Al-Anon and AA members.
By applying the Twelve Steps to ourselves,
we begin to grow mentally, emotionally and spiritually. We will always be
grateful to Alateen for giving us a wonderful, healthy program to live by and
enjoy.
Every Alateen group has an adult member of
Al-Anon (two preferred), who is a minimum age of 21 years old with two years of
active, continuous Al-Anon membership.