About Alcoholism - Alcoholism Information, Research and Treatment

Though alcoholism has often been described as "the family disease," it is only recently that some facilities for treatment have begun to include the alcoholic's immediate relatives in therapy programs. But Al-Anon Family Groups was far ahead of the trend in recognizing that those living with alcoholics are themselves in need of special help. The fellowship, which developed parallel with--but separate from--AA, is likewise upon the sharing of personal experience.