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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:
share experience, strength and hope with each other.
discuss their difficulties.
learn effective ways to cope with their problems.
encourage one another.
help each other understand the principles of the Al-Anon program.
learn how to use the Twelve Steps and Alateen's Twelve Traditions.
ALATEEN MEMBERS LEARN:
compulsive drinking is a disease.
they can detach themselves emotionally from the drinker's problems while continuing to love the person.
they are not the cause of anyone else's drinking or behavior.
they cannot change or control anyone but themselves.
they have spiritual and intellectual resources with which to develop their own potentials, no matter what happens at home.
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?
Has Someone's Drinking Affected You?
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.)
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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