THE BASICS OF AL-ANON and ALATEEN

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

Alateen
* Is part of the Al-Anon fellowshipdesigned 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.

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.

Al-Anon Family Group
Headquarters, Inc.
1600 Corporate Landing Parkway
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
Tel: (757) 563-1600
Fax: (757) 563-1655
www.al-anon.org