Al-Anon and AlAteen are essential parts of recovery for the family. Its probably the most common misconception that recovery is a journey that an addict embarks on alone, while in fact, anyone close to the addict is affected and maybe even contributing to an unhealthy or enabling environment. Al-Anon and AlAteen provide the support and education that family members need to support and reap the rewards of a loved one recovering from an addiction. Here is the link for Madison area Al-Anon and AlAteen meetings, events, and resources: http://www.soarwithafg.org/.