Al-Anon can help family and friends

COLFAX - September is National Recovery Month for people addicted to alcohol.

"When a family member has a problem with alcohol, the effects are felt by their immediate family and extended family members and friends. Family members may experience feelings of abandonment, anxiety, fear, anger, concern, embarrassment or guilt," stated a spokesperson.

Alcohol is the most commonly used addictive substance in the United States. 17.6 million people or one in every 12 adults suffer from alcohol abuse or dependence. More than 7 million children live in a household where at least one parent is dependent on or has abused alcohol.

Al-Aon is not Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and is not designed for people who have a drinking problem, but instead, Al-Anon is a support group for people troubled by someone else's drinking.

To find a meeting or to learn more about what Al-Anon Family Groups are go to http://www.al-anon.org. For local information, call 509-456-2125.