{"id":350,"date":"2025-06-05T09:11:02","date_gmt":"2025-06-05T09:11:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/clever-sanderson.20-100-198-70.plesk.page\/?page_id=350"},"modified":"2026-02-06T12:43:55","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T12:43:55","slug":"parorende","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/confident-vaughan.20-100-198-70.plesk.page\/en\/parorende\/","title":{"rendered":"Family members"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\tHomepage<\/a><\/span><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\"P\u00e5r\u00f8rende\"\n\t

Family members<\/h2>\n

Iflg. Actis’s rapport \u00abSocietal costs of alcohol use<\/a>\u00bb, alcohol use and abuse cost Norwegian society between 80 and 100 billion kroner per year.<\/p>\n

Being close to someone affected by the disease of alcoholism can be demanding, frustrating, and\npainful. Many family members and loved ones experience feelings of powerlessness,\nguilt, or shame \u2013 and try to help in ways that don't always work. The disease of alcoholism<\/a> kan v\u00e6re krevende, frustrerende og vondt. Mange p\u00e5r\u00f8rende kjenner p\u00e5 maktesl\u00f8shet, skyldf\u00f8lelse eller skam – og fors\u00f8ker \u00e5 hjelpe p\u00e5 m\u00e5ter som ikke alltid virker.<\/p>\n

I Anonyme Alkoholikere (AA) snakker vi ofte om at ingen kan hjelpe en alkoholiker f\u00f8r vedkommende selv er klar til \u00e5 s\u00f8ke hjelp. Det betyr ikke at du er hjelpel\u00f8s – tvert imot. Det finnes st\u00f8tte og h\u00e5p, ogs\u00e5 for deg.<\/p>\n\t

Do you need support?<\/h2>\n

Al-Anon<\/strong><\/a> is an independent organization\nfor family members and loved ones of alcoholics. There, you can meet others in the\nsame situation and gain support and insight.<\/p>\n

You are also very welcome at open AA meetings.\u00a0As a loved\none, it can be helpful to hear others' stories and get a glimpse of how alcoholism is\nexperienced from the inside. Look for the open meetings in the group overview.<\/a>You\u2019ll\nfind when and where the meetings are.<\/p>\n\t

What is an alcoholic?<\/h2>\n

In the\nalcoholic's perception of reality, drinking is absolutely necessary to endure existence.\nThe need to drink often takes priority over everything else, including family, friends,\nand work. It may seem impossible to help an alcoholic, but our experience is that for\nus alcoholics, it is helpful when someone speaks up about what they see, how they\nfeel, and what they think, and that they are setting boundaries. This forces us to see\nsome of the consequences of our drinking. It is precisely these consequences that\ncan make us realize that we need help.<\/p>\n

Is AA religious?<\/strong><\/p>\n

No, AA is not religious, but AA's 12 steps to recovery are based on spiritual principles\nin the sense that they focus on inner change and personal growth, rather than on\nreligious dogmas or medical treatment.<\/p>\n\t

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