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Friends and Family Members of Alcoholics

UNDERSTANDING THE PROBLEM

“The alcoholic is a sick person suffering from a disease for which there is no known cure – that is, no cure in the sense that he or she will ever be able to drink moderately, like a nonalcoholic, for any sustained period. Because it is an illness – a physical compulsion combined with a mental obsession to drink – the alcoholic must learn to stay away from alcohol completely in order to live a normal life.”*

WHAT CAN YOU DO?

Millions of alcoholics have attained sobriety in A.A., and knowing that, “you may be impatient to ‘do something’ for the alcoholic in your life. You may want to explain that alcoholism is an illness and urge the alcoholic to read A.A. literature and head straight for the nearest A.A. meeting. Sometimes this approach works …. But, in fact, most alcoholics are not eager and ready to turn to A.A. just because a loved one suggests it.”

“You can develop a good and, if possible, firsthand knowledge of the A.A. program, so that when the alcoholic is ready, you will be in a good position to help.”*

For many family members and friends of A.A. members and of alcoholics who may need A.A., meeting others who understand their problems and challenges, can be helpful. We encourage you to contact Oregon Al-Anon Family Groups. Al-Anon seeks to help people who are impacted by their loved ones’ alcoholism. Oregon Al-Anon also has a fellowship, Alateen, for young people whose parents are alcoholics. You can find Al-Anon/Alateen Family Groups of Oregon online at https://www.oregonal-anon.org/ 

You can also attend an open A.A. meeting. A.A. meetings are designated as either “open” or “closed.” Every meeting will have either an “O” for open or a “C” for closed next to it in the meeting listing. Anyone may attend an open meeting, whether or not he or she identifies as an alcoholic. We encourage anyone who wishes to learn more about A.A. to attend an open meeting. Closed meetings are limited to people with a desire to stop drinking. If you have a desire to stop drinking, you are welcome at any closed meeting of A.A.

24 HOUR HOTLINE

Next A.A. Meeting begins at….

Time Meeting Location Region
12:30 pm Medford Fellowship
Alano Club
Medford
4:00 pm Living Sober (LGBTQ)
Online
Medford
5:30 pm Medford Fellowship Daily Reflections
Alano Club
Medford
7:00 pm Clean and Sober Group
First Presbyterian Church
Central Point
7:00 pm Saturday Night Live
First Presbyterian Church
Phoenix

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UPCOMING A.A. EVENTS

June 2023

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  • Service Fair Postponed
  • 9am JCCOAA - Steering Committee Meeting
  • 6pm Potluck & Fellowship - hosted by The Saturday Night Live Group
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  • 5pm Bowling hosted by Sobriety Rocks Group in Grants Pass
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  • 10:00am - Rogue Valley Women in Recovery Brunch
  • Founders Day Celebration & Delegates Report
  • AA Bingo Fundraiser - hosted by Hi-Lo Club in Grants Pass
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  • 5pm Bowling hosted by Sobriety Rocks Group in Grants Pass
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  • 6pm District 16 - Monthly General Service Meeting
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  • 3:00pm..... All 12-Steppers Womens Campout
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  • 3:00pm..... All 12-Steppers Womens Campout
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  • 3:00pm..... All 12-Steppers Womens Campout
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  • 3:00pm..... All 12-Steppers Womens Campout
  • 5pm Bowling hosted by Sobriety Rocks Group in Grants Pass
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  • 3:00pm..... All 12-Steppers Womens Campout
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  • 6pm District 16 - Traditions & Concepts Discussion & Class
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  • Pacific Northwest Conference
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  • Pacific Northwest Conference
  • Southern Oregon Speaker Meeting hosted by Ashland Young People Group
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  • Pacific Northwest Conference
  • Central Office Picnic
  • 5pm Bowling hosted by Sobriety Rocks Group in Grants Pass
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  • 11:30 am Women's A.A. Potluck Fellowship - hosted by Keepin' It Simple
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  • 6:30 pm Potluck & Fellowship - hosted by No Name Group

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