A Loving Relationship with My Mother
Al-Anon2022-03-02T11:40:10-05:00My relationship with my mother had been a very difficult one since I was a teenager. Both of us had been affected by alcoholism in different ways. She tried
Fear, rage, and isolation brought me to Al-Anon
Al-Anon2022-02-09T10:02:28-05:00Fear, rage, and isolation brought me to Al‑Anon Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are defined as abuse, neglect, or household challenges, including alcohol abuse, that occur between the
Al-Anon the Fellowship and Al-Anon the Organization
Al-Anon2022-01-26T14:20:44-05:00“Don’t let them brainwash you.” Those words echoed through my mind as I started my new position in Group Services at Al‑Anon’s World Service Office (WSO). Well-meaning Al‑Anon
My life changed I when recognized I was the child of an alcoholic…
Al-Anon2022-01-25T11:02:39-05:00My life changed I when recognized I was the child of an alcoholic... According to the 2018 Al‑Anon Membership Survey, approximately seven in 10 members have been
Information Series
Al-Anon2025-07-09T15:52:02-04:00Al‑Anon Series AL‑ANON FAMILY GROUPS RECOGNIZE THE VITAL ROLE OF MENTAL HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS WELCOME NEWCOMERS WE'RE GLAD YOU'RE
The WSO Welcomes New Director of Programs
Al-Anon2021-08-25T14:36:15-04:00As we announced earlier this year, the World Service Office (WSO) began a thoughtful process in March of selecting the new Director of Programs. We were very fortunate
What is the Al-Anon or Alateen meeting format and what do members talk about at meetings?
Al-Anon2021-08-25T09:20:57-04:00Most Al-Anon and Alateen groups have a discussion topic at their meetings such as acceptance, overcoming fear, change, one of Al-Anon’s slogans (e.g. One Day at a Time, Easy
Can I open an Al-Anon or Alateen group in my office?
Al-Anon2021-08-25T09:25:44-04:00Professionals may initiate the formation of an Al-Anon group provided that the meetings are then conducted by Al-Anon members. Alateen groups can be started at the suggestion of a
The biggest change since coming to Al-Anon
Al-Anon2021-06-09T13:48:05-04:00The biggest change since coming to Al‑Anon Al-Anon is a support program for people worried about or affected by someone with a drinking problem. Although members come
88% of Members Say Their Mental Health Improved After Attending Al-Anon
Al-Anon2023-07-17T08:57:07-04:00According to the 2018 Al-Anon Membership Survey, members reported, on average, an 88% improvement of their mental health from before they began attending Al-Anon meetings, with 67% reporting a significant improvement.
WSO Director of Programs Job Posting
Al-Anon2021-07-07T16:19:08-04:00The Introduction in Paths to Recovery—Al-Anon’s Steps, Traditions, and Concepts (B-24) describes the criticality of all three Legacies—as represented by the Al-Anon logo—in supporting Al-Anon members worldwide to
The Common Thread – An Alcohol-Addicted Family System
Al-Anon2021-02-22T09:46:18-05:00Living in an alcohol‑addicted family system affects children in many ways. Adolescents can find help in local and virtual Alateen meetings.
Don’t talk, don’t trust, don’t feel – how the stigma of alcohol addiction affects children
Al-Anon2021-02-22T09:24:54-05:00Help us raise awareness about the support and understanding that is found in every Al‑Anon and Alateen family group.
You can help a child affected by someone’s addiction to alcohol
Al-Anon2023-07-19T14:51:25-04:00Professional Perspectives interviews discuss the trauma experienced by family members of drinkers and how Al-Anon and Alateen family groups can help.
Children of Alcoholics Series
Al-Anon2022-01-10T13:07:40-05:00Children of Alcoholics Series Professional Perspectives Videos According to the 2021 Al‑Anon Family Groups Membership Survey, about seven in ten members have been affected by