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DESCRIPTION:Families of problem  drinkers can find relief for themselves 
 and hope for their loved ones in  Al‑Anon Family Groups\, according to
  Christine McKaskle\, a counselor in  the field of alcoholism treatment.
 \n&ldquo\;Speaking as a counselor\,&rdquo\; McKaskle said\, &ldquo\;I ca
 n tell you that the  relief I&rsquo\;ve seen in people who attend Al‑A
 non and Alateen is nothing  short of phenomenal. &nbsp\;Even my clients 
 who choose just to sit and listen  at first report that the meetings hel
 p them immensely and those who are  hungry to talk find people who willi
 ngly give time to listen.&rdquo\;\nChristine McKaskle\, Clinical Coordin
 ator of the Youth Program at  Cumberland Heights Alcohol and Drug Treatm
 ent Center in Nashville\,  Tennessee\, made her comments in a podcast av
 ailable for free at www.Al-AnonFamilyGroups.org.\nMcKaskle described how
  Al‑Anon Family Groups can help people who have  been affected by some
 one else&rsquo\;s drinking.&nbsp\; She explained why she and  her collea
 gues recommended participation in Al‑Anon and Alateen  programs.&nbsp\
 ; She also shared some of the results she has witnessed among  clients w
 ho have tried Al‑Anon Family Group meetings.\n&ldquo\;It really is a p
 rivilege to watch the miracles that occur as they  work with their loved
  ones from a standpoint of greater understanding\,  compassion\, and hum
 ility\,&rdquo\; McKaskle said. &nbsp\;&ldquo\;Al-Anon does not replace  
 treatment and therapy\, but it is a wonderful continuing care plan that 
  costs families very little\, except their willingness.&rdquo\;\nDirecti
 ng comments to professionals who work with families of  alcoholics\, McK
 askle said\, &ldquo\;Visiting some open Al-Anon and open A.A.  meetings 
 is a good idea for anyone working with this population.&nbsp\;  Besides 
 the fact that it allows you to speak with some authority in  recommendin
 g these programs\, you are likely to pick up some tools that  are helpfu
 l to you personally as you work with these families.&rdquo\;&nbsp\;\nVis
 it the Georgia Al-Anon/Alateen Web site for more information and meeting
 s near you or call 800-568-1619.\nClosed Al‑Anon meetings are  for any
 one who has been affected by someone else&rsquo\;s drinking.&nbsp\;\nOpe
 n  Al‑Anon meetings are for anyone who is interested in learning about
   Al‑Anon. If an open meeting is not available\, professionals can ask
   participants for permission to attend a closed meeting.\nPodcasts from
  Al‑Anon Family Groups are available individually or by free subscript
 ion at www.Al-AnonFamilyGroups.org.\nAl‑Anon Family Groups have been h
 elping friends and families of problem drinkers since 1951.
URL:http://cumming.patch.com/events/is-someones-drinking-bothering-you
SUMMARY:Is Someone's Drinking Bothering You?
LOCATION:2713 Sheraton Dr\, Macon\, GA 31204: 2713 Sheraton Dr\, Macon\, 
 GA
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