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A.A. Alcoholics Anonymous C.A.T. Club of Alcoholics in Treatments Self Help Associations

The C.A.T.s (Club of Alcoholics in Treatment ) and their ASSOCIATIONS. A.A. Alcoholics Anonymous C.A.T. Club of Alcoholics in Treatments Self Help Associations. DIFFERENT METHODOLOGY SAME AIM.

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A.A. Alcoholics Anonymous C.A.T. Club of Alcoholics in Treatments Self Help Associations

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  1. The C.A.T.s(Club of Alcoholics in Treatment) and their ASSOCIATIONS

  2. A.A. Alcoholics Anonymous C.A.T. Club of Alcoholics in Treatments Self Help Associations DIFFERENT METHODOLOGY SAME AIM

  3. The A.A. were born in the USA in 1935 by the inspiration of Bill e Bob. They believe alcoholism is a disease belonging to the individual and a problem for the society. • The C.A.T.s were born in Croatia in 1964 thanks to Prof. Hudolin, and adopted in Italy in 1979. They believe alcoholism is the consequence of a life style and is a problem for the family and for the community.

  4. Usefulness and goals of the ASSOCIATIONS • NOT TO BE ISOLATED • TO BE BETTER KNOWN • BEING STRONGER in the COMMUNITY • INCREASE the SENSE of BELONGING • ASSESS the NEEDS by the CLUBs • PROMOTE TRAINING • MAKE the RELATIONSHIP between CLUBs and SOCIAL SERVICES EASIER • Be the REPRESENTATIVE of the CLUBs vis-à-vis the INSTITUTIONS

  5. Usefulness and goals of the ASSOCIATIONS It is important for the CLUBs to be REPRESENTED with the INSTITUTIONS AICAT has taken the Clubs, in the last years, into the main committees, such as: National Alcohol Committee (Italy) Alcohol Prevention Day (Italy) European Health Commission (Brussels) European Forum on Alcohol and Health (Brussels) E.M.N.A. (European Network of Mutual Help for Alcohol Related Problems)

  6. THE CLUB ASSOCIATIONS • C.A.T.CLUB of ALCOHOLICS in TREATAMENT • A.C.A.T.Local ASSOCIATIONof C.A.T. • A.R.C.A.T.REGIONALASSOCIATION of C.A.T. • A.I.C.A.T.ITALIAN ASSOCIATION of C.A.T. • W.A.C.A.T.WORLDASSOCIATION of C.A.T. All the ASSOCIATION’S MEETINGS are open to all the Club Members

  7. A.R.C.A.T. COORDINATESthe various A.C.A.T.s in its area to PROMOTE the ACTIVITIES that cannot be carried on by a single Club: e.g. LOCAL, REGIONAL and NATIONAL CONGRESSES, PUBLISHING, TRAINING EVENTS, INTERCLUBS, SOCIAL ACTIVITIES etc.

  8. CAT in the World Sept. 2007 – Invited to WACAT Assembly Norway Italy Sweden Switzerland Denmark Slovakia Croatia Estonia Lithuania Macedonia Spain Poland Belarus Russia Romania Bulgaria Greece India Sri Lanka Ecuador Kenya Chile Congo Mauritania Cameroun Argentina Brazil

  9. The local Associations (A.C.A.T.) set up: • MONTHLY MEETINGS of SERVANT-TEACHERS(SELF-SUPERVISION) • MONTHLY MEETINGS of CLUBS PRESIDENTS (ACAT BOARD) • LOCAL ALCOHOL SCHOOLS of 1st, 2nd, 3rd MODULE • UPDATING COURSES for SERVANT - TEACHERS • SENSIBILIZATION COURSES (often in cooperation with other A.C.A.T.s) • INTERCLUBS

  10. EVERY C.A.T. is TOTALLY AUTONOMOUS, FREE and SELF-GOVERNING CLUBS are not subject to PLANNING or CONTROL by the PUBLIC SERVICES The ASSOCIATIONS are rendering SERVICES to the CLUBS and NOT VICEVERSA

  11. VOLUNTARY ASSOCIATION FEE EVERY FAMILY usually pays a small amount every month to the club (for instance in Italy between 5 and 8 €) The CLUB rebates 2/3 to the ASSOCIATIONS to supporttheir activity.1/3 remains with the CLUB and the FAMILIES decide how to spend it (for incidental charges).

  12. INTERCLUB Is an OCCASION to MEET and EXCHANGEEXPERIENCES among CLUBs of the same area, in addition it is OPEN to the COMMUNITY to FAVOUR and DISSEMINATE the KNOWLEDGE of the SOCIAL ECOLOGICAL APPROACH

  13. INTERCLUB Once or twice a year, the Clubs of a limited area (e.g. 5-15 Clubs) get TOGETHER to meet NEW FRIENDS, see the OLD ONES, discuss a TOPIC,stimulate the CHANGING PROCESSof the COMMUNITY, delivering AWARDS to the Families having reached ABSTINENCE GOALS, enjoy the company, aknowledge how the QUALITY of LIFE has IMPROVED

  14. But INTERCLUB It is an opportunity to invite people from the local COMMUNITY, people who have an influence on the same COMMUNITY, “Opinion leaders”, for instance: The MayorThe Chief of the Fire Dept. Local PoliceThe PriestSocial ServicesThe Chief of the Local Addiction CentreThe other Voluntary AssociationsImmigrant representatives, etc.

  15. At the end of the LOCAL ALCOHOL SCHOOLOF 1st MODULE it is advisable to set up a PARTY Because the School does not consist only of hard work, but is an opportunity to socialize

  16. A.I.C.A.T. is publishing a magazine “CAMMINANDO INSIEME”(WALKING TOGETHER) EVERY 3 MONTHS OFFICIAL ORGAN of the Association

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