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