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 ...

Alcohol remains one of the most used substances among adults, contributing to a wide range of family and social challenges. While an exact global figure for families affected by AUD is unavailable, ...

I’m writing in response to your column about the woman whose marriage had become strained due to her husband’s drinking. Kudos for emphasizing that he needs Alcoholics Anonymous, but I’d like to ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Dear Annie: Thank you so much for suggesting Al-Anon to people who have friends or relatives with drinking problems. I have learned that I can live a good life, no matter what someone else is doing.

Maggie worried constantly about her loved one’s drink-driving. “I was anxious that he would either kill himself or hurt or kill someone else,” she told The Royal Gazette. She found help through ...