Anonymous Alcoholics Offer Help During the Christmas Holidays - Anonymous Alcoholics Offer Help During the Christmas Holidays
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is offering extra support to those struggling with addiction during the Christmas season. The organisation runs extended meetings and a dedicated hotline over the holidays. This includes help for inmates in German prisons, where AA groups operate year-round.
AA provides a safe space for people battling alcohol addiction, especially during festive periods when isolation can worsen. In Munich, meetings continue late into Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Eve. A hotline and additional sessions are also available on New Year’s Day.
The organisation’s work extends to correctional facilities across Germany. Prisoners, including those whose offences involved alcohol, can attend voluntary AA meetings. Some prison groups gather weekly or monthly, while others receive visits from AA volunteers at different times. For many inmates, incarceration brings unexpected health benefits. Regular routines and access to medical care improve well-being. AA’s presence adds emotional support, particularly during difficult holiday periods. Beyond direct help for alcoholics, AA backs Al-Anon, a group for families and friends affected by someone else’s drinking. This wider network ensures support reaches those indirectly impacted by addiction.
AA’s holiday initiatives include marathon meetings and extended hotline services. Prisoners and the public can access help when traditional support systems may be closed. The organisation’s year-round prison work continues, with extra focus on festive periods when vulnerability increases.
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