Well my brother is in AA and my mom's in Al-Anon and they were saying that me going to Alateen might be a good thing for me. Both of my parents were adult children of alchoholics and they're trying to not raise my brother and I that way. They think that if I go to Alateen, it would make me understand the disease better, and though I really want to and it sounds interesting, I'm not a really social person. Sure I have my friends, but when/if I go to Alateen, I wouldn't know anybody. Can anybody give any suggestions about either bei.ng in Alateen or something that might make me more apt to go? I might be able to bring a friend of mine whos parents are in AA, but I don't know if I should.
Give your thoughts on Alateen, or something to help me please. If you are not apart of AA, Al-Anon, or Alateen, or don't have a relative in one of the mentioned groups, could you please refrain from answering, I really want help with this and some random answer wouldn't help.
2006-10-23 08:11:11 · 4 answers · asked by Michelle I 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
I went and found it easy to bond with other teens in the same situation. But, I've also been to AA meeting and Alanon meetings where people just want others to feel sorry for themselves and not to heal. I think it's really going to depend on your group. If you can't relate to the teens in your group, try at least one more before you give up on it. I used to do a lot research on alcoholism and feel that it is not a disease. Because of how one grew up or genetics, one may more likely become and alcoholic, but it is ALWAYS a choice. Understanding what causes the problem makes it easier to prevent.
2006-10-23 08:18:36 · answer #1 · answered by Angel Baby 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I would not suggest it.
There are some people in Alateen with serious problems stemming from being raised in alcoholic households and from what you've said, I don't think think it would be healthy for you to make this your social outlet.
AA, Al-Anon, ACoA, and Alateen all use the same vague spiritual approach to life to life that I found unsettling. Many people who have fallen away from the faith they were raised in find some comfort in that, but I believe if you want religion, go to church.
If you're not having problems in your life concerning alcohol, I see no reason to join a group of people who are having problems with it.
I'm glad your brother is doing well with AA, only 5% of the people who join are able to use the program to their advantage and stay sober for one year. I was one of the 95% that couldn't. After many years of on and off attendance, I had to turn my back on the program and get sober on my own.
2006-10-23 12:19:38 · answer #2 · answered by raysny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I belong to A.A. You may know more people than you think in Ala- teen. Even if you don't they are very friendly and you would get to learn alot about the disease. I would suggest you try it anyway. You would certainly be welcome to bring a friend. Good Luck.
2006-10-23 08:17:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
your always going to come to a point where you wont know anybody. such as a new job. go to the meetings and see what you think.
2006-10-23 08:14:37 · answer #4 · answered by shyboy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋