Addiction-

Repeated behavior (drugs/alcohol/sex/gambling/shopping/work/food) that interferes with normal, healthy life activities. Addiction affects a person’s physical and psychological well being. It can have negative financial consequences as well.

Al-Anon-

a fellowship of family and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength and hope to solve their common problems

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)-    

Founded in 1935, AA is a 12-step program that revolves around its main text, known as the Big Book