Which group offers support for family and friends of individuals with alcohol use disorders?

• A. Al-Anon
• B. Alcoholics Anonymous
• C. Basic text
• D. Benzodiazepines

Answer: (A)

The main idea is that family and friends of someone with an alcohol use disorder need a supportive, shared-space approach to cope and care for themselves while understanding what their loved one is going through. Al-Anon is designed exactly for that purpose: it offers regular meetings where relatives and friends can share experiences, learn coping strategies, set healthy boundaries, and support one another in a confidential, nonjudgmental environment. It helps people manage the stress, guilt, and frustration that can come with a loved one’s drinking and focuses on taking care of oneself while supporting hopeful change.

Alcoholics Anonymous, by contrast, is targeted at individuals who are dealing with their own drinking problem and seeking recovery; its primary emphasis is on the person with alcoholism, not on supporting their family or friends. The “basic text” refers to a foundational book used within AA, not a separate support group. Benzodiazepines are a class of medications, not a support group.