Teenagers and Alcoholics Anonymous

Freedom from Bondage

A story of teenage recovery from Alcoholism

Young when she joined, this A.A. member believes her serious drinking was the result of even deeper issues. She tells here how she was set free, " ...This great experience that released me from the bondage of hatred and replaced it with love is really just another affirmation of the truth I know: I get everything I need in Alcoholics Anonymous - and everything I need I get. And when I get what I need, I invariably find that it is just what I needed all along."

Reprinted from the Big Book, Alcoholics Anonymous, with permission of A.A. World Services, Inc.

This is a sample of the help available for teenagers suffering from alcohol problems themselves, or living in alcoholic families, in New Zealand:

Teenage Alcoholics

"Young people in Sobriety" is an A.A. group that meets every Saturday evening at the 24-Hour Club, 1 Pollen St, Grey Lynn, Auckland.

All groups welcome people of all ages to their meetings.

Teens in Alcoholic Families

Alateen in New Zealand

Alateen provides hope and help for young people who are the relatives and friends of a problem drinker.

Learn more about Alateen in NZ

Al-Anon in New Zealand

Other non-alcoholic family members will find help and support through Al-Anon.

Learn more about Al-Anon in NZ

Friends

Get Back Friends

Isolation From Friends

A sense of isolation and loneliness are symptomatic of all addictions. Through recovery we reconnect with true friends, and rebuild a network of new friends.