AlAnon and AlAteen

About AlAnon and AlAteen

AlAnon and Alateen is a drug and alcohol addiction recovery support group in West Memphis, Arkansas. This organization provides 12-Step outpatient support groups for family members of individuals who are addicted to alcohol.

Alateen is for children of alcoholics, while AlAnon is open to any family member or loved one. Using the spiritual principles of the 12 Steps, these groups use a higher power, peer-to-peer support, and sponsorship as a way to find support and understand their role in the life of someone with addiction.

Members learn that alcoholism is a disease and learn how they can detach themselves emotionally from the drinker’s problems while continuing to love the person. They also learn that they are not the cause of anyone else’s drinking or behavior, that they cannot change or control anyone but themselves, and that they have spiritual and intellectual resources with which to develop their own potential. They discover how to build satisfying and rewarding life experiences for themselves. Meetings are offered at various locations, days, and times and cover a variety of topics. Meetings are free.

Levels of Care

12-Step

12-step programs are addiction recovery models based on Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). A number of substance abuse programs (including some drug and alcohol rehab centers) use the 12 steps as a basis for treatment. Beginning steps involve admitting powerlessness over the addiction and creating a spiritual basis for recovery. Middle steps including making direct amends to those who've been hurt by the addiction, and the final step is to assist others in addiction recovery in the same way. 12-Step offshoots including Narcotics Anonymous (NA), Cocaine Anonymous (CA), Dual Recovery Anonymous (DRA), Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA) and Gamblers Anonymous (GA).

Programs

Adolescence program

Adult program

Program for men

Program for women

Young adult program

Treatment

Alcoholism

The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.

Drug Addiction

The goal of drug rehab in Arkansas is to help individuals stop using addictive substances and learn healthy ways to remain clean long-term. Participants learn vital skills to cope with cravings and manage stress, to prevent relapse.

Substance Abuse

Substance rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from substance abuse, including alcohol and drug addiction (both illegal and prescription drugs). They often include the opportunity to engage in both individual as well as group therapy.

Clinical Services

Family Therapy

Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.

Group Therapy

Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.