Preamble

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. A-lAnon 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 Twelve Steps, by welcoming and giving comfort to families of alcoholics, and by giving understanding  and encouragement to the alcoholic.

The Al-Anon preamble is normally said at the beginning of each meeting. I travel quite a bit, and whenever I hear these words I feel safe, and with friends who understand me, really understand me, because they have been where I am,  just as I have been where they are. To be able to go to another city, state, or country, and feel like I am with friends is a welcome feeling indeed!

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