Al-Anon/Alateen
| File:Al-Anon Logo.png Al-Anon Family Groups logo | |
| Formation | 1951 |
|---|---|
| Type | Support group |
| Headquarters | Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA |
| Website | al-anon.org |
Al-Anon/Alateen is a worldwide fellowship that offers a program of recovery for the families and friends of individuals who have a drinking problem. It is a separate entity from Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), although it was founded by the wives of AA members and follows a similar structure.
History[edit | edit source]
Al-Anon was founded in 1951 by Lois W., the wife of Bill Wilson, co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous, and Anne B., another early member. The organization was created to provide support to the families and friends of alcoholics, who often suffer from the effects of a loved one's drinking.
Alateen, a part of Al-Anon, was established in 1957 to address the specific needs of younger family members, typically teenagers, who are affected by someone else's drinking.
Purpose[edit | edit source]
The primary purpose of Al-Anon/Alateen is to help families and friends of alcoholics recover from the effects of living with someone with a drinking problem. Members share their experiences, strength, and hope with each other to solve their common problems.
Meetings[edit | edit source]
Al-Anon and Alateen meetings are held in various locations around the world. These meetings are typically "closed," meaning they are only open to those who have been affected by someone else's drinking. However, "open" meetings are also available for anyone interested in learning more about the program.
Meetings follow a structured format, often including readings from Al-Anon literature, sharing of personal stories, and discussions on topics related to recovery.
Literature[edit | edit source]
Al-Anon Family Groups publish a variety of literature to support their members, including books, pamphlets, and newsletters. Some of the key texts include "One Day at a Time in Al-Anon" and "Courage to Change: One Day at a Time in Al-Anon II."
Principles[edit | edit source]
Al-Anon/Alateen is based on the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous, adapted for the family and friends of alcoholics. These steps and traditions provide a framework for personal recovery and group unity.
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