GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Al-Anon groups allow loved ones of those dealing with alcohol use disorder to share their experiences and take care of themselves. “It’s an organization, an arm of ...

Writing a weekly column gives me an opportunity to be a forum for groups whose members are helping themselves and others. One such group is Al-Anon, which is a support group for family, friends or ...

I’m writing about your response to the husband of an alcoholic wife. I have seen you answer others in the past regarding how Alcoholics Anonymous has helped a lot of people. In this case, I would ...

There is a support group available for family and friends whose life has been affected by a relative or friend’s alcohol or drug use. The group meets at different times, four days a week at the ...

Dear Readers: Many of you were touched by the husband “Anonymous,” who wrote a letter about the loss of his wife to the disease of alcoholism. She is still alive, but the woman he married was a ...

We keep hearing about a national mental health crisis, as well as an alcohol and addiction crisis. Perhaps it’s time to respond to them together. Increasingly, Americans are self-medicating their ...

I’m writing in response to your column about the woman whose marriage had become strained due to her husband’s drinking. Kudos for emphasizing that he needs Alcoholics Anonymous, but I’d like to ...