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Alateen
is a fellowship of young Al-Anon members, usually teenagers, whose lives have
been affected by someone else's drinking.
PURPOSES OF ALATEEN
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.
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learn how to use the
Twelve Steps and
Alateen's Twelve Traditions.
ALATEEN MEMBERS LEARN:
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compulsive drinking is a
disease.
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they can detach
themselves emotionally from the drinker's problems while continuing to love the
person.
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they are not the cause of
anyone else's drinking or behavior.
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they cannot change or
control anyone but themselves.
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they have spiritual and
intellectual resources with which to develop their own potentials, no matter
what happens at home.
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they can build satisfying
and rewarding life experiences for themselves.
SPONSORSHIP
Every Alateen group needs an active, adult member of Al-Anon
to serve as sponsor. The sponsor is an active part of the group, guiding and
sharing knowledge of our Twelve Steps and Traditions.
Is Alateen sponsorship it right for me?
WHERE ALATEENS MEET
Alateen members meet in church halls, school rooms or other
suitable places (many times in the same building as an Al-Anon or AA group, but in a
separate room.)
What happens at
a meeting?
ALATEEN LITERATURE
Members are encouraged to
read Al-Anon
and Alateen Conference-Approved Literature and materials. Written
from members' personal sharing, these recovery tools can help young people deal
with their problems.
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