The
Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of
alcoholics who share their experience, strength, and hope, in order to
solve their common problems. We believe alcoholism is a family illness,
and that changed attitudes can aid recovery.
Al-Anon is not allied with any sect, denomination, political
entity, organization, or institution; does not engage in any
controversy, neither endorses nor opposes any cause. There are no dues
for membership. 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 12 Steps,
by welcoming and giving comfort to families of
alcoholics, and by giving understanding and encouragement to the
alcoholic.
Reprinted with
permission from the Al-Anon/Alateen Service Manual (P-24/27), ©
1992, Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc.
Help is here for the asking. Please take a moment to ask yourself
these questions: "Are You Troubled By Someones
Drinking?" or "Did You
Grow Up With A Problem Drinker?" If you identify with some of these
statements, it is important to know that help and hope for friends and
families of alcoholics is just a
phone call
away.
Questions or Comments? webeditor@wa-al-anon.org
Alateen question - contact alateen@wa-al-anon.org
