Is Al-Anon any good?

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How important is Al-Anon?

People who go to Al-Anon make an important discovery: that they are not alone. In Al-anon, you meet people who face the same trials and have learned how to cope with them. Through share experience, knowledge and understanding, Al-Anon can introduce the possibly of recovery for your loved one.

What is an idea behind Al Anon?

Al‑Anon is self‑supporting through its own voluntary contributions. Al‑Anon has but one purpose: to help families of alcoholics. We do this by practicing the Twelve Steps, by welcoming and giving comfort to families of alcoholics, and by giving understanding and encouragement to the alcoholic.

What does AFG mean in Alanon?

Anon Family Groups
General Information About Al-Anon & Alateen. Al-Anon Family Groups (AFG) is a community resource providing support to anyone affected by a relative or friend’s drinking. There are over 24,000 Al-Anon and 2,300 Alateen groups meeting in 115 countries.

What does think stand for Al-Anon?

Here are some helpful Al-anon acronyms we can use as reminders through out our day. THINK is it..?: Thoughtful. Honest. Intelligent. Necessary.

Why is Al-Anon called Al-Anon?

In 1951, Al-Anon was officially established with 56 member groups across the continental United States. They chose the name from the first syllables of “Alcoholics Anonymous” and, in keeping with the founding principles, adopted the Twelve Steps (and later the Twelve Traditions) in a slightly modified form.

How many people are in Al-Anon?

Currently, there are over 24,000 Al‑Anon groups and nearly 1,500 Alateen groups meeting in 118 countries.

What is a qualifier in Al-Anon?

What is a Qualifier? Most people attend Al-Anon because they have a “qualifier” in their lives (someone who makes them eligible to attend). A qualifier can be your spouse, your mother, your daughter, a co-worker, a friend… The meetings are open and welcoming and are usually held in the same location as AA meetings.

What can I share in Al-Anon?

Give a brief description of yourself before you came to Al‑Anon/Alateen, concentrating on your behavior and not that of the alcoholic or others. Describe how you have changed your life by using the tools of the program. Share on a particular Step, slogan, or Al‑Anon/Alateen book or pamphlet that was especially helpful.

What is Al-Anon and how does it work?

What is Al-Anon and How Does it Work? Al-Anon Family Groups, commonly known simply as Al-Anon, is a confidential program for families and friends of alcoholics. The goal of Al-Anon isn’t to provide interventions or convince a loved one to stop drinking, but an opportunity to get together and share common experiences and much-needed mutual support.

How much does it cost to join Al Anon?

Al-Anon is available free of charge to all friends and family of alcoholics. There are no membership dues and the organization is self-supporting through voluntary contributions. However, meetings may be designated as open or closed. In some situations, meetings may be restricted.

Is it difficult to attend Al-Anon meetings?

It can be difficult to attend meetings. Al-Anon meetings are generally scheduled to be at a time that is convenient for most. Most does not equate to all, which means your family may not be able to make it to every meeting.

Where can I find Al-Anon literature?

Al-Anon literature is available online or from Al-Anon Literature Distribution Centers. Many books and pamphlets are also published in French and Spanish; some are available in audio form or published in Braille or large print.