1. Al-Anon Family Groups, Inc. Membership Survey for full results click here Survey among Alateen members Fall 2006click here

2. Al-Anon Family Groups is a community-based mutual support program for the friends and families of alcoholics. It is open to anyone affected by someone else’s drinking. Since 1984, Al-Anon Family Groups’ World Service Office (WSO) has conducted a Membership Survey every three years. The 2006 Membership Survey is the eighth study. The findings are an aid to professionals, researchers, students, the media, or anyone seeking information about Al-Anon Family Groups. For further information about Al-Anon Family Groups, contact: Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc., Virginia Beach, VA Telephone (757) 563-1600 Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters (Canada) Inc., Toronto, Ontario Telephone (613) 723-8484 Toll free Al-Anon meeting information available 8 am to 6 pm ET, Monday – Friday Telephone 888-4AL-ANON (888-425-2666) www.al-anon.alateen.org

3. Methodology   The study was conducted fall of 2006.   A total of 139 Alateen member surveys were tallied. These surveys represent an estimated 945 Alateen groups in the U.S.   Study results contain a margin of error of +/-3.4 at the 95% confidence level.

4. Key findings   Professional recommendations continue to play a significant role in getting clients to their first Alateen meeting.   Overall, Alateens reported that others’ drinking affected their mental health and well- being the most.   Alateens’ reported that their health, well-being, and daily functioning greatly improved due to Alateen.   Alateen members understand the importance of receiving treatment, counseling, or therapy both before and after coming to Al-Anon.

5. A few Alateen demographics…   65 % female, 35% male   72% Caucasian, 13% Hispanic/Latino, 7% mixed, 5% Native American, 3 % African American, 1% Asian   20% of the members speak Spanish fluently   Average member age:14 years old   Half of the members surveyed have been members less than a year

6. 3 in 10 Al-Anon members have children under 21 living at home This data gives support for the need for Alateen and its potential to grow Potential to have 50,000 Alateens if there is just one child old enough for Alateen in each family that reported having children. Currently the number of Alateens is around 6600 n = 438 Question 18: How many children do you have under the age of 21 living at home? (from Al-Anon membership survey)

7. Alateens reported that others’ drinking affected their mental health and well- being the most Question 11: Another person’s drinking can affect us in many different ways. Please tell us the extent to which each aspect of your health has been affected by someone’s drinking. Members who have been in Alateen 3 years or more are more likely to say another person’s drinking affects them.

8. A quarter of the Alateen members reported that others’ drinking extremely affected their overall health status Question 10: Another person’s drinking can affect us in many different ways. Please tell us the extent to which each aspect of your health has been affected by someone’s drinking. n = 34

9. A third of Alateen members reported that others’ drinking extremely affected their daily functioning at home, school, or work Question 10: Another person’s drinking can affect us in many different ways. Please tell us the extent to which each aspect of your health has been affected by someone’s drinking. n = 34

10. Half of the Alateen members reported that others’ drinking extremely affected their mental health and well-being Question 10: Another person’s drinking can affect us in many different ways. Please tell us the extent to which each aspect of your health has been affected by someone’s drinking. n = 33

11. Alateens’ reported that Alateen greatly improved their health, well-being, and daily functioning Question 11: Please indicate below the effect, if any, Alateen has had on these same aspects of your health. Members who have been with Alateen less than one year report less of an effect that Alateen has had on these aspects of their health. n = 32

12. Alateen members’ of 1-3 years reported that Alateen improved their overall health status the most Question 11: Please indicate below the effect, if any, Alateen has had on these same aspects of your health. n = 33

13. Alateen members for 1-3 years reported that Alateen has improved their daily functioning at home, school, or work the most Question 11: Please indicate below the effect, if any, Alateen has had on these same aspects of your health. n = 32

14. All of the Alateen members of more than 3 years reported that Alateen at least somewhat improved their mental health and well-being Question 11: Please indicate below the effect, if any, Alateen has had on these same aspects of your health. n = 33

15. One-third of Alateen members received some kind of medical, emotional, or spiritual care before coming to Alateen n = 132 Question 6: Did you receive any treatment, counseling, or therapy before coming to Alateen?

16. 56% 61% 33% NOTE: Due to small sample size, these findings are directional in nature and they should be interpreted with caution. n = 43 New Alateen members are most likely to say treatment, counseling, or therapy was important before attending Alateen Question 7: How important was the treatment, counseling, or therapy you received before you began to participate in Alateen?

17. Most Alateen members who received therapy, treatment, or counseling, before Alateen have also received it after beginning Alateen Question 8: Are you receiving or did you receive any treatment, counseling, or therapy since coming to Alateen? n = 45

18. 100% of new Alateen members who received treatment before Alateen continue to receive treatment, counseling, or therapy while attending Alateen Question 8a: Are you still receiving treatment, counseling, or therapy since coming to Alateen? *Alateen members who have been with Alateen less than one year are most likely to still be receiving the treatment they started since coming to Alateen. n = 31

19. After coming to Alateen, members seek mental and emotional health care the most Question 8b: Please indicate each type of treatment, counseling, or therapy you received since coming to Alateen. Respondents under the age of 12 were less likely than older respondents to have received counseling before coming to Alateen. Those who have been members less than one year are more likely to have received some “other” form of treatment. Alateens who have been members for 3 or more years are more were most likely to report receiving medical treatment. n = 30

20. Alateen members agree that treatment, counseling, or therapy is important since attending Alateen NOTE: This data represents a relatively small number of respondents. n = 31

21. For Alateens, a Parent was the most influential in their decision to attend a meeting n = 50 Question 3: If you have been attending Alateen for one year or less, who or what influenced you to attend your first Alateen meeting? (Most important) NOTE: This question is only asked of those who have been members one year or less.

22. For Alateens, their second most important influencers include Al-Anon members and close friends n = 35 NOTE: This question is only asked of those who have been members one year or less. Question 3: If you have been attending Alateen for one year or less, who or what influenced you to attend your first Alateen meeting? (Most important)

23. Alateen members report this person is still Drinking or an Alcoholic*… *More than one response could be given n= 132 Alateens have an average of 1.8 alcoholics in their lives

24. Alateen members report this person is an AA member… *More than one response could be given n = 132

25. One in seven Alateen members receiving therapy are also members of Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) n = 34 Question 12: Are you a member of Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.)?

26. Closing remarks   As reported by Alateens, participation in Alateen will likely improve the health, daily functioning, and mental well-being of those who are affected by someone else’s drinking.   Personal recommendations are still the most important influence for members to attend their first meeting. Encourage Al-Anon members to reach out to their children and others who may benefit from attending Alateen.   A third of Al-Anon members have children at home under the age of 21. This shows a lot of potential for the growth of Alateen. Current Al-Anon members should be encouraged to have their children attend an Alateen group.