Al-Anon
FAMILY GROUPS
Area 24
Maryland and the District of Columbia
Since its founding in 1951, Al‑Anon Family Groups has published more than a hundred books and pamphlets that share a single purpose: to help family and friends of problem drinkers. Many titles are now available in both printed and electronic editions.
This literature supplements, but is no substitute for, meetings and sponsorship. Al‑Anon is above all a fellowship. We grow as we share our experience, strength, and hope with one another.
Conference Approved Literature (CAL)
All Al-Anon/Alateen Conference Approved Literature is written by Al-Anon members, and carefully edited to make sure it accurately reflects our unique spiritual recovery program.
If you would like to contribute your writing to the Form magazine or upcoming books, click here for more information.
Key Topics
of Al-Anon Literature
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How to use and understand The Al-Anon Family Groups Program
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Learning about the effects of alcohol on the alcoholic and other people
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How to recover from the effects of someone else’s drinking
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Marriage and alcoholism
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How to improve our lives through emotional and spiritual growth (non-religious materials)
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How teens and preteens can improve their lives whether or not someone is drinking excessively
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How people attending Al-Anon meetings can help to improve Al-Anon, and their own lives, through service
The Forum
"A meeting in your pocket"
The Forum is the international monthly magazine in which Al-Anon and Alateen members share their experience, strength and hope, as well as practical information on how to practice the Al-Anon program and how to carry its message to others. It is “The Voice of the Fellowship,” a forum where individual members and groups can be heard.
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A few titles:
How Al-Anon Works
Al‑Anon’s basic, most comprehensive book discusses all aspects of our program of recovery. Slogans, Steps and other topics, plus personal stories 388 pages. Paperback, $7, eBook $10
Hope for Today
Daily sharings from Al-Anon's adult children members are for anyone who wants to grow in acceptance, compassion, and understanding. 383 pages including the index.
Courage to Change: One Day at a Time in Al-Anon II
Daily inspiration from a fresh, diverse perspective. Insightful reflections by Al-Anon members sharing experiences and insights that can transform lives. 384 pages.
Lois Remembers
Lois W., a co-founder of Al-Anon, recalls the eventful years before and after the founding of AA and Al-Anon.
Paths to Recovery- Al-Anon's Steps, Traditions, and Concepts
Thorough study guide for our Legacies. In-depth chapters on each Step, Tradition, and Concept of Service provide insight. Includes thought-provoking questions. Indexed. 366 pages.
A Little Time for Myself
Al-Anon's latest daily reader shares the personal experiences and many voices of the Al-Anon fellowship today, illustrating that Al-Anon is indeed for anyone affected by someone else's drinking. Indexed, 384 pages.
The Dilemma of the Alcoholic Marriage
Help for the spouse in dealing with problems in alcoholic relationships. Discusses anger, communication, sex, and more. Indexed, softcover. 102 pages.
From Survival to Recovery: Growing Up in an Alcoholic Home
Al-Anon adult children tell their stories. Explores the long-term effects of being raised with alcoholism, and how Al-Anon can help. Indexed. 303 pages.
Opening our Hearts, Transforming our Losses
Explores how Al-Anon principles have helped us to acknowledge, understand, and accept the losses we have experienced as a result of someone else’s drinking.
Discovering Choices
Explores the many facets of our recovery in relationships. Drawing on the experience, strength, and hope of hundreds of members, it sheds light on how alcoholism has affected many different types of relationships in many different ways.
How to Order
Many meetings offer complimentary literature to newcomers, free pamphlets, and books for sale at cost.
You can order printed and electronic books and printed pamphlets, in English or Spanish, from the World Service Office (WSO). There is a $10 flat shipping fee.
Or support the Baltimore AIS, and save on shipping, by ordering print materials from the Literature Depot!
email: Kim D.
alanonliteraturedepot@gmail.com
Meetings in Baltimore and surrounding counties have voted to provide newcomers with free pamphlets and a printed or electronic copy of How Al-Anon Works. Click here...