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Al-Anon Family Groups OUTREACH TO PROFESSIONALS: HEALTHCARE All About Al- Anon FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS

Al-Anon Family Groups OUTREACH TO PROFESSIONALS: HEALTHCARE All About Al-Anon FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS

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OUTREACH TO PROFESSIONALS: HEALTHCARE

All About Al-Anon

FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS

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We’re members of the Al-Anon Family Groups (AFG)

of Wisconsin and Upper Peninsula of Michigan

July 2014

Who we are

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To inform you, as Healthcare Professionals, about what Al-Anon/Alateen is, and how it can

help YOU help the people you serve

July 2014

Why we’re here

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1. How Al-Anon is a RESOURCE for you

2. What Al-Anon IS and what it IS NOT

3. The role Al-Anon plays in recovery from the FAMILY DISEASE of alcoholism

4. How you can MAKE REFERRALS to Al-Anon

What we’ll share

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a word about

Anonymity

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Prevalence of Binge Drinking Among Adults in the U.S.

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Wisconsin has the highest PREVALENCE OF BINGE DRINKING among all 50 states:10.9% (Utah) to 25.6% (Wisconsin)

Wisconsin has the highest INTENSITY OF BINGE DRINKING among all 50 states:6.0 drinks on occasion (DC) to 9.0 drinks on occasion (Wisconsin)

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In the U.S. there are more than 18 million people

with a drinking problem, and

only 10% of themwill ever get help

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Every individual with a drinking problem

disrupts the lives of at least 4 other people:

THE CHILD WHO LOSES A PARENT TO A DRUNKEN DRIVING ACCIDENT

CAREERS THAT ARE RUINED

MARRIAGES AND FAMILIES THAT ARE DESTROYED BY PROBLEM DRINKING

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Of the estimated

72 million Americans affected by someone else’s drinking, most will not get help for themselves.

And many will never even realize thatthey could have benefited from insight into the problems caused byanother person’s drinking.

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SOURCE: 2009 MEMBER SURVEY, AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS WORLD SERVICE HEADQUARTERS

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What effectcan someone’s excessive drinking have on others?

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What WAS LIFE LIKE

BEFORE ATTENDING

AL-ANON?

July 2014

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Where

HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS WILL FIND

PEOPLE AFFECTED BY

SOMEONE ELSE’S DRINKING

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Wherewill you find people affected by someone else’s drinking?

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Wherewill you find people affected by someone else’s drinking?

July 2014

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Wherewill you find people affected by someone else’s drinking?

July 2014

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SOURCE: 2009 MEMBER SURVEY, AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS WORLD SERVICE HEADQUARTERS

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Wherewill you find people affected by someone else’s drinking?

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Wherewill you find people affected by someone else’s drinking?

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• Acute care• Long term care• Clinics• Schools• And other community settings

Where else HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS WILL FIND PEOPLE AFFECTED BY SOMEONE ELSE’S DRINKING

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SOURCE: 2009 MEMBER SURVEY, AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS WORLD SERVICE HEADQUARTERS

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SINGLE PURPOSE:

To help families and friends of problem drinkers,

whether the problem drinker is still drinking or not.

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WORLDWIDE FELLOWSHIP NETWORK of people who believe their lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking ... NOT group therapy and NOT led by a counselor or therapist.

MUTUAL SUPPORT recovery program where members share their experience, strength and hope to solve common problems

BASED ON THE TWELVE STEPS of Alcoholics Anonymous … but NOT affiliated with AA

SPIRITUAL PROGRAM that is compatible with all religious beliefs or noneat all … independent and NOT allied with any sect, denomination, political entity, organization or institution

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Weekly and online meetings No dues or fees

Anonymous Compatible with professional treatment

Free of charge Worldwide Spiritual Fellowship

of peers Independent No professional referral required

Not a treatment center, counseling agency or teaching program

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How CAN AL-ANON

FAMILY GROUPS

HELP?

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But … does Al-Anon

really work?

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SOURCE: 2009 MEMBER SURVEY, AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS WORLD SERVICE HEADQUARTERS

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SOURCE: 2009 MEMBER SURVEY, AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS WORLD SERVICE HEADQUARTERS

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SOURCE: 2009 MEMBER SURVEY, AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS WORLD SERVICE HEADQUARTERS

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SOURCE: 2009 MEMBER SURVEY, AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS WORLD SERVICE HEADQUARTERS

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2012 AL-ANON MEMBERSHIP SURVEY AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS HEADQUARTERS, INC.

Summary of More Key Findings

The majority of members who:

• Joined due to someone else’s drug use, LATER DISCOVER SOMEONE ELSE’S ALCOHOLISM IS ALSO A FACTOR.

• Received treatment, counseling, or therapy before or after Al-Anon NO LONGER DO.

• Were referred by a professional, ATTENDED AL-ANON BECAUSE OF THE PROFESSIONAL’S RECOMMENDATION.

• Members’ self-diagnoses of physical/mental health problems IMPROVED AFTER AL-ANON.

• 95% of members REPORT IMPROVED QUALITY OF SPIRITUAL LIFE AFTER AL-ANON.

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Al-Anon MEMBERS TELL

THE WAY IT IS

TODAY

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CALL TO ACTION FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS

Call to ActionWHAT HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS CAN DO

TO HELP PEOPLE AFFECTED

BY SOMEONE ELSE’S DRINKING

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1. EDUCATE YOURSELF.

Attend open meetings

Know how to find a meeting schedule

Learn more online at www.area61afg.org

CALL TO ACTION FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS

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2. RECOGNIZE THE OPPORTUNITY.

CALL TO ACTION FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS

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3. ASK THE QUESTION.

CALL TO ACTION FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS

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CALL TO ACTION FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS

4. SUGGEST AL-ANON

if appropriate.

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CALL TO ACTION FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS

5. FOLLOW UP ON RECURRENT

ADMISSION OR VISITS.

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Dear Healthcare Professional,

Do you remember me? I’m the woman who showed

up in your emergency room three times this year.

Once it was bruises and a black eye. Once it was a

broken arm. Once I was depressed and didn’t know

where else to go. I didn’t tell you my husband would

come home drunk and was violent.

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A few months ago, I began attending Al-Anon meetings

regularly. I now understand that alcoholism is a disease

and my husband is out of control when he is drunk.

Because of the support I receive from others who have

had similar experiences, it’s clear to me I do not have

to accept violence as a part of my life.

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Today, Al-Anon is giving me the courage to take the

steps I need to protect myself and my children. I’m

learning to make healthy choices for myself.

I feel that if you refer others with this problem to

Al-Anon, they would be forever grateful.

Perhaps my story and the Al-Anon website at

www.area61afg.org will help you when you

encounter a similar situation.

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For more information:

[email protected]

or visit

www.area61afg.org

TO ACCESS INFORMATION FOR YOU AND FOR YOUR PATIENTS WHO MAY BENEFIT FROM OUR ORGANIZATION

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All About Al-Anon

FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS

THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING!

July 2014