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These Baltimore Al-Anon Meetings Provide Valuable Support for Families of Addicts

The consequences of addiction can reach out further than just to the person that is suffering from addiction. Often, family members need their own form of help when it comes to the recovery process. Al-Anon meetings are an invaluable tool that can aid them in developing a better understanding of addiction and make connections with other people that may find themselves in a similar position.

When you decide to come to Legacy Healing Center for drug or alcohol rehab, we will provide you with the opportunity to participate in family therapy. It’s important to keep in mind that these sessions will only take place when you feel as though you’re ready for it. However, family therapy meetings can be extremely helpful when it comes to putting relationships with your loved ones back together. Each session will take place in a safe and comfortable setting to help foster a supportive community.

How Al-Anon Helps Recovering Addicts Stay Sober

There are countless reasons why we encourage friends or family members to attend regular al-anon meetings. Remember, if you would ever like to speak to a member of our team at more length about what you can expect during an al-anon meeting or the benefits of attending a meeting, we are always here to talk.

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Here are a couple of the reasons why we think you should take the time to go to a meeting:

Helps you to understand what you can change

Part of the frustrating aspects of addiction for family members is that they believe that they can have some type of control over another person’s addiction in some way, shape, or form. This mentality tends to lead to frustration and irritation. Attending an al-anon meeting can help you understand what you have control over in your life and start to make adjustments from there.

Develop your own system of support

If you feel as though you’re alone in what you think when it comes to addiction, that simply isn’t the case. Instead, there are millions of family members around the world who likely feel the same thing as you. Making the commitment to attend an al-anon meeting regularly can help you to develop your own system of support which you can rely on. Whether you’re having a difficult day or if you need to provide support to another member of your group, attending an al-anon meeting is a wonderful way to connect with other people that have been through similar experiences.

Find Al-Anon Meetings in Baltimore

Now that you understand the importance of attending al-anon meetings, you can focus on finding local meetings in your area. If you need recommendations for meetings in the Baltimore area, here are some that you should consider:

This Too Shall Pass AFG

Every Monday at noon, the Patapsco United Methodist Church hosts the This Too Shall Pass AFG. If you have responsibilities that you need to see to in the morning or at night, this meeting is an excellent option as you can attend the meeting during your lunch break.

7800 Wise Ave, Dundalk, MD 21222

Parkville Wednesday Night AFG

Would you prefer to end a long and stressful day with an al-anon meeting? If so, you should make time to attend the Parkville Wednesday Night AFG meeting. This meeting takes place every Wednesday night at 7:30 at the Hiss United Methodist Church. This is an open meeting which means that any person can attend the meeting. Whether you’re a family member or you’re a person that is simply interested in learning more about al-anon, you will be welcome to this meeting.

8700 Harford Rd, Parkville, MD 21234

North East Friday AFG

There are times when beginning your weekend with an al-anon meeting may be the best way to start the next two days. St. Mary Anne’s Episcopal Church is home to a meeting every Friday at 6 PM. This meeting was designed to welcome people that are new to the concept of al-anon and help them to develop a better understanding of the importance of attending regular meetings. If you have questions, you can always count on a group member to answer them for you.

315 S Main St, North East, MD 21901

Are you interested in making a commitment to go through drug detox or alcohol detox? Do you need more information about our alcohol rehab or drug rehab? The Legacy Healing Center team is here to help. We work personally with our clients to help them formulate an addiction treatment plan that can help them achieve sobriety and begin to work on becoming closer to your friends and family members once again. Please call us today at 888.534.2295 to learn more.