
One Day at a Time in Al-Anon [9:43m]:
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Welcome to “First Steps to Al-Anon Recovery” from Al-Anon Family Groups. This is a series of podcasts to discuss some common concerns for people who have been affected by someone else’s drinking.
Lorraine, Art, and Eileen are with us today. All are active Al-Anon members who are willing to talk with us about one of the basic principles of the Al-Anon program.
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How do you handle drinking during the holidays? [13:49m]:
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Welcome to “First Steps to Al-Anon Recovery” from Al-Anon Family Groups. This is a series of podcasts to discuss some common concerns for people who have been affected by someone else’s drinking.
Today we have Crystal with us. Crystal is an Al-Anon member whose holidays have included several awkward family situations. She is willing to share some of the ways she handles a loved one’s drinking.
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How do you feel about family secrets? [11:59m]:
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Welcome to “First Steps to Al-Anon Recovery” from Al-Anon Family Groups. This podcast will discuss a professional’s concern for families who have been affected by a loved one’s drinking.
Colleen Hillock is with us today. Colleen is Coordinator and faculty member in the Bachelor of Health Science and Addiction Counseling Program at Medicine Hat College in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada.
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Dear Abby recommends Al-Anon Family Groups [5:49m]:
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Welcome to “First Steps to Al-Anon Recovery” from Al-Anon Family Groups. This podcast will discuss a professional’s concern for families and friends who have been affected by a loved one’s drinking.
Dear Abby is with us today. Abby is also known as Jeanne Phillips, who writes the most popular and widely syndicated newspaper column, “Dear Abby.”
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What can a young woman find in Al-Anon? [7:03m]:
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Welcome to First Steps to Al-Anon Recovery from Al-Anon Family Groups. This is a series of podcasts to discuss some common concerns for people who have been affected by someone else’s drinking.
Today we have Erika with us. Erika is a member who was dating a young man who had a drinking problem before she came to her first Al-Anon Family Group meeting.
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Do you think the drinking is your fault? [12:09m]:
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Welcome to First Steps to Al-Anon Recovery from Al-Anon Family Groups. This is a series of podcasts to discuss some common concerns for people who have been affected by someone else’s drinking.
Today we have Tobias with us. Tobias is an Al-Anon member who is the brother of an alcoholic in recovery.
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Can a young man ask for help? [10:30m]:
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Welcome to First Steps to Al-Anon Recovery from Al-Anon Family Groups. This is a series of podcasts to discuss some common concerns for people who have been affected by someone else’s drinking.
Today we have Miguel with us. Miguel is an Al-Anon member who used to be in Alateen.
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A counselor sees relief for families [10:17m]:
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Welcome to “First Steps to Al-Anon Recovery” from Al-Anon Family Groups. This podcast will discuss a professional’s concern for families who have been affected by a loved one’s drinking.
Christine McKaskle is Clinical Coordinator of the Youth Program at Cumberland Heights Alcohol and Drug Treatment Center in Nashville, Tennessee. She has written an article in “Al-Anon Faces Alcoholism 2009,” entitled, “From ‘Family Week’ to family recovery.”
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Has alcoholism affected your children? [16:13m]:
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Welcome to First Steps to Al-Anon Recovery from Al-Anon Family Groups. This is a series of podcasts to discuss some common concerns for people who have been affected by someone else’s drinking.
Today we have Elizabeth with us. Elizabeth is an Al-Anon member and the mother of three sons.
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Did you grow up with a problem drinker? [9:15m]:
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Welcome to First Steps to Al-Anon Recovery from Al-Anon Family Groups. This is a series of podcasts to discuss some common concerns for people who have been affected by someone else’s drinking.
Today we have Jenny with us. Jenny is an Al-Anon member who grew up in an alcoholic family.
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