Changing Lives Foundation

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For over 55 years, Al-Anon (which includes Alateen for younger members) has been offering strength and hope for friends and families of problem drinkers. It is estimated that each alcoholic affects the lives of at least four other people… alcoholism is truly a family disease. No matter what relationship you have with an alcoholic, whether they are still drinking or not, all who have been affected by someone else’s drinking can find solutions that lead to serenity in the Al-Anon/Alateen fellowship.

Your situation may be unique, but it’s not hopeless. We specialize in those tough, “seemingly impossible” situations.

DO - Realize there is not a quick and easy solution DO - Talk to the person about your concerns, ask questions and listen. DO - Express your feelings honestly with the person; they sense how you are feeling anyway. DO - Let the person know qualities/characteristics (other than physical) you appreciate about them. DO - Plan social activities which do not involve food. DO - Empower the individual to make their own decisions and be accountable for their decisions. DO - Allow the person to be in charge of their routines of daily life, realizing that by giving up control, you’re setting the stage for the person to develop healthy self-control. DO - Encourage the person to get a professional assessment, from a practitioner experienced in eating disorders. DO - Realize the person is ambivalent about getting well, and takes comfort and feels safe in the control and rituals of the disorder. DO - Express your care and interest in seeing the person get well. DO - Inform yourself about the disorders and their treatment, attend support groups and read current literature.

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