Dear Annie: National Alcohol Awareness Month

Dear Annie: April is National Alcohol Awareness Month. While I’ve seen some friends and family really helped by AA, for others, a different approach is needed. I hope you will print these recommendations in your column.

One is SMART Recovery (https://www.smartrecovery.org), which offers a network of resources and is not just focused on alcohol abuse but addiction in general. LifeRing Secular Recovery (https://lifering.org), like AA, is an abstinence-based anonymous organization that provides safe meeting spaces.

Then there are also programs for people who have a non-severe drinking problem but would like to cut back on their drinking or take a break: Moderation Management (https://moderation.org), CheckUp and Choices (checkupandchoices.com), and One Year No Beer (https://www.oneyearnobeer.com). Wherever people are, there are tools available.

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