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Al Anon

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Isthisit2025 · 01/12/2025 20:05

Am I right in thinking this is the group for families of alcoholics?

My son is addicted to drugs. I have attended FAMANON zoom meetings and I’m sorry, they just don’t work for me at all. I’m looking for physical meetings of which there are very few for drugs.

Would it be acceptable to attend an alcoholic family support group or is that not appropriate. I would really appreciate a physical meeting.

TIA

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Forthismoment · 01/12/2025 20:17

I have been a grateful member of Al-Anon for many years. Although our primary focus is on those affected by another person's drinking, we always welcome those who family member(s) have addictions to other substances. We always say if Al-Anon works for you, it IS right for you.

We have face to face and online meetings. I have been to both and do have to say that I find the face to face meetings preferable. I was of course very happy that we were able to meet online during Covid, because just missing a couple of meetings can really effect me.

You will be able to find out if there is a meeting near to you on our website.

https://al-anonuk.org.uk/

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Isthisit2025 · 01/12/2025 20:43

Thank you so much, that’s good to hear.

I actually called a group number and explained my situation and the lady said they don’t really like any other substance than alcohol, but ask at the group. Suffice to say I am vulnerable enough without being humiliated by being turned away from a support group.

I will follow your link thank you.

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Forthismoment · 01/12/2025 21:06

Did you call the National Helpline number? The volunteer should have looked to see if there is a meeting near you and could probably have given you a local contact number for that group. I have attended a number of different groups and it is not unusual for there to be at least one member who is there for an addiction other than alcohol, or alongside alcohol.

Please feel free to send me a private message if I can help you contact a local group. Anybody attending their first support session is feeling vulnerable and we all do our best to make everybody feel welcomed and at ease. It is a brave step to even admit that you need help and everybody in that meeting has, at some point, taken that step and knows what it is like. xx

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