Alcoolismo e fam赤lia: a viv那ncia de mulheres participantes do grupo de autoajuda Al-Anon

作者：Filzola; Carmen Lucia Alves; Tagliaferro; Priscila; Andrade; Andrea Santos de; Pavarini; Sofia Cristina Iost; Ferreira; Noeli Marchioro Liston Andrade

来源：Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria, 2009, 58(3): 181-186.

DOI：10.1590/S0047-20852009000300007

• alcoholism
• family
• self-help groups.

objective: to investigate the experience of family members who participate in al-anon support group in relation to alcoholism. method: the research was accomplished with 6 women, 10 invited, attending the group of self-help al-anon. the data collection was through semi-structured interviews. the theoretical and methodological reference to the qualitative analysis was based on symbolic interactionism and grounded theory in data, in its initial steps. results: the data resulted in 3 conceptual categories: 1) denying alcoholism and suffering yours consequences; 2) searching for help, learning with the support group; 3) waiting for cure, experiencing sobriety and facing relapses. besides the support of family and religion, women pointed to the importance of self-help group to support them in facing the problems of alcoholism. conclusion: we hope that the results this research may contribute to enhancing the support offered by al-anon, stimulate new studies in the area and strengthen, among health professionals, recognizing the group as important to support effective resource for families.