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Is it Safe to Send a TEEN to Al Anon or AA?
Is it Safe to Send a TEEN to Al Anon or AA?
Is it Safe to Send a TEEN to Al Anon or AA?
Wednesday 14th November 2012
Explore the risks and benefits of sending teens to Al Anon or AA meetings. Discover safety concerns and alternative recovery options on 'Safe Recovery'.
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Recovery with AA
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Financial Health in Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Get the buttons here!Teen Safety in Al Anon and AA: What Parents Need to Know
If you're truly an alcoholic, if you're not someone that's being told you're an alcoholic and you're truly an alcoholic, it's a symptom to a problem. But you know I don't have an alcoholic problem.
When it comes to supporting a teenager struggling with addiction, deciding whether to send them to Al Anon or AA meetings can be a tough call. In this episode of 'Safe Recovery', Monica Richardson sits down with a local realtor who shares a harrowing experience involving her adopted son. After being encouraged to attend these meetings, her son faced sexual harassment from older men claiming years of sobriety.
This alarming incident in Santa Monica, CA, raises serious questions about the safety of these well-known programs for young people. The conversation dives deep into the history and origins of Al Anon and AA, shedding light on the controversial figure of Bill Wilson and the potential pitfalls of strictly adhering to recovery steps. The episode also tackles the dark side of these meetings, including instances of sexual harassment and abuse.
But it's not all about pointing out flaws; the discussion also highlights alternative recovery options such as therapy and counseling, stressing that a one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t work for everyone. If you're a parent grappling with the decision of how best to support your teen through addiction, this episode offers invaluable insights and urges caution and thorough consideration. It's an eye-opening listen that underscores the importance of finding the right path for your family's unique needs.