Al-Anon/Alateen 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. 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 Twelve Steps, by welcoming and giving comfort to families of alcoholics, and by giving understanding
and encouragement to the alcoholic.
Suggested Al-Anon
Preamble to the Twelve Steps
© Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters,
Inc. 2005. All Rights Reserved.
Reprinted with permission of Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc., Virginia Beach, VA.
