Is it ok for a spouse of an alcoholic to attend AA without them?

Someone once told me maybe I should attend some AA meetings because my husband is an alcoholic. I am just not sure if it would be akward, if it's accepted, all that stuff. My husband will not attend AA, he says he doesn't have a drinking problem. Is it ok for me to attend alone?Is it ok for a spouse of an alcoholic to attend AA without them?
I think you should seek out Al-Anon, the companion organization for family members of alcoholics. This program would give you the support of people who are going through the same things you are, and probably more in tune to what you need than the AA meetings geared for members in recovery. Good luck.





http://www.al-anon.alateen.org/meetings/鈥?/a>





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The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength, and hope in order to solve their common problems. We believe alcoholism is a family illness and that changed attitudes can aid recovery.





Al-Anon is not allied with any sect, denomination, political entity, organization, or institution; does not engage in any controversy; neither endorses nor opposes any cause. There are no dues for membership. Al-Anon is self-supporting through its own voluntary contributions.





Al-Anon has but one purpose: to help families of alcoholics. We do this by practicing the Twelve Steps, by welcoming and giving comfort to families of alcoholics, and by giving understanding and encouragement to the alcoholic.Is it ok for a spouse of an alcoholic to attend AA without them?
I think it's called Alanon, instead of AA.


For teens, it's called Alateen (not sure of the spelling).


But here is a set of articles that may also help you:





';Drug Abuse :


- Who Takes Them?


- Why DO People Abuse Them? http://watchtower.org/e/20010708/article鈥?/a>





And heres a set for him, in case he's ever of a mind to read them:





Breaking the Chains of Alcohol Abuse


- Recognizing the Problem


- Alcohol Dependance--Is It In The Genes?


- Seeking Help


- Filling the Void


- Coping With a Relapse


- Freedom!


- You CAN Find the Strength to Abstain! http://watchtower.org/e/20051008/article鈥?/a>
Yeah. It's okay. Just go to an ';open'; meeting. It you talk to people, they will suggest you go to Al-Anon.





Before going anywhere, though....





http://www.orange-papers.org/


http://www.unhooked.com/index.htm


http://www.secularsobriety.org/


http://www.smartrecovery.org/





AA isn't the only option...nor is it the best one.
They have a special branch for just that, it is called Alanon, for those that are dealing with the alcoholic
AA is for alcoholics, but there is Al-anon meetings for spouses, family of alcoholics. It can help. Good luck.
You really need to start talking to your husband seriously about his drinking. My uncle said he didn't have a drinking problem for years until it was too late. He killed himself over stupid things because he was always drunk.





If this is really serious I would start giving him options if he doesn't start going to those AA meetings. If you have kids it has to be so hard on them.....I'll keep you in my prayers. He needs help.
yes you can go alone they do advise you to try and get your husband to go but if he wont then go alone they can offer you support which is something you need lots of, they will give you tips on how to help your husband help himself but remember the hardest thing is admitting that you have a problem. keep strong

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