Literature

Since its founding in 1951, Al-Anon Family Groups has  published more than 100 books and pamphlets that share a single purpose:  to help family and friends recover from the effects of someone else’s  drinking. This literature supplements the face-to-face meetings where  Al-Anon members share their insights and experiences with each other. It  is only one tool of the Al-Anon/Alateen program.

Al-Anon/Alateen literature is most fully understood when  used in conjunction with other tools of the program. The books and  pamphlets can strengthen your recovery, but they cannot substitute for  the help and healing that takes place at Al-Anon meetings in the context  of a complete recovery program.

*Conference Approved Literature (CAL)

The CAL process ensures that ideas for literature be  authorized by the Conference and that designated Al-Anon members,  Delegates, WSO staff, and volunteers review the material before  publication and/or production.