Al-Anon
*	Is for families and friends of alcoholics.
*	Is a separate fellowship from Alcoholics Anonymous (AA).
*	Is based on the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions adapted from AA.
*	Is compatible with professional treatment.

Alateen
*	Is part of the Al-Anon fellowship designed for the younger relatives and friends of alcoholics through age nineteen.
*	Members conduct their own meetings with the guidance of an Al-Anon sponsor.
*	Follows the same Twelve Steps, Twelve Traditions, and principles as Al-Anon.

People Are Referred To Al-Anon/Alateen Group Meetings:
*	Is for families and friends of alcoholics.
*	Is a separate fellowship from Alcoholics Anonymous (AA).
*	Is based on the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions adapted from AA.

Al-Anon and Alateen Members Are Helped When They:
*	Attend meetings on a regular basis.
*	Make telephone contact with other members.
*	Read Al-Anon/Alateen literature.
*	Have a sponsor.
*	Apply the Twelve Steps of recovery to their lives.
*	Become involved in Al-Anon service work.

Al-Anon and Alateen Groups Do Not:
*	Give advice.
*	Indulge in gossip or criticism.
*	Discuss members' religious beliefs, or lack of them.
*	Endorse or oppose any cause, therapy, or treatment.

Al-Anon Family Groups, which includes Alateen, has been in existence for over 50 years as a community resource providing support to those affected by someone else's drinking.

Today, there are over 26,000 Al-Anon and Alateen groups meeting in 115 countries.

Our meetings are anonymous and confidential.

There are no dues or fees for membership.

For information check the "Meeting Info" section of this Web site, or call
1-888-4AL-ANON
(1-888-425-2666)
U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico,  Monday-Friday, 8am-6pm ET.

Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc.
1600 Corporate Landing Parkway
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
Tel: (757) 563-1600
Fax: (757) 563-1655
Toll Free# 888-4AL-ANON
e-mail: wso@al-anon.org< td>