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Service Sponsorship: Working Smarter,
Not
Harder.
Explains the benefits of having and/or being a service sponsor.
Offers tips for having an effective service experience by
not doing it alone. Eight pages.
P-88
Al-Anon, You and the Alcoholic
Answers the most frequently asked questions about Al-Anon
and how it helps families deal with problems brought about
by alcoholism. 12 pages.
P-2
 Alcoholism,
a Merry-Go-Round Named Denial
A dramatic analogy helps family members and friends see the
roles they play in the lives of an alcoholic. 20 pages.
P-3
Alcoholism, the Family Disease
This long-time favorite includes: purpose of the Al-Anon program;
member stories; questions/answers; slogans; evaluating our
maturity; the “three obstacles to success.” 32 pages.
P-4
P-4L Large Print
Freedom from Despair
A message of hope for those faced with alcoholism, a problem
they can’t solve alone. Four pages.
P-6
Guide for the Family of the Alcoholic
A clear and realistic look at alcoholism, problems encountered
by those close to the alcoholic, and choices available to
the family. 16 pages.
P-7
Purpose and Suggestions
A brief introduction to Al-Anon with down-to-earth suggestions
for making improvements in our lives. Six pages.
P-13
 So
You Love an Alcoholic
First steps to a changed attitude toward the alcoholic. Unexpected
answers to the question, “What shall I do?” Six
pages.
P-14
Three Views of Al-Anon
Members of Al-Anon and AA tell how they cooperate to help
alcoholics and their families. Eight pages.
P-15
 The
Twelve Steps and Traditions
For personal or group growth, a handy guide to understanding
and using Al-Anon’s Steps and Traditions in our daily
lives. 24 pages.
P-17
What Do You Do About the Alcoholic’s
Drinking?
Depicts common misconceptions family members and friends of
alcoholics experience in trying to cope with the disease of
alcoholism. Eight pages.
P-19
REVISED!
Sponsorship, What It’s All About
Offers guidance on how to find a sponsor, what to expect of
the relationship, and suggestions for sponsors. 16 pages.
P-31
 This
Is Al-Anon
Meeting guidelines revised in 1998 include: Al-Anon’s
suggested Welcome and Closing, Preamble, Serenity Prayer,
Twelve Steps and Traditions, and the slogans. 12 pages.
P-32
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Why Anonymity in Al-Anon?
Personal anonymity is a spiritual principle of Al-Anon.
Includes examples of respecting confidences of members in
everyday situations. Six pages.
P-33
Understanding Ourselves and Alcoholism
Explains how compulsion, addiction, obsession, and denial
affect those close to an alcoholic. Six pages.
P-48
Al-Anon Spoken Here
Questions and answers that lead to a better understanding
of Al-Anon’s unique program of recovery. 12 pages.
P-53
 NEW
ILLUSTRATIONS! The Concepts: Al-Anon’s Best-Kept
Secret?
Al-Anon’s third legacy of service is explained to help
all members grasp the principles of worldwide service and
apply them to their personal lives. New illustrations added
in 1999. 32 pages.
P-57
Dear Mom & Dad
This powerful leaflet gives a clear picture of Alateen.
For parents, teachers, friends, and others. Six pages.
P-67
P-67A
Al-Anon’s Co-Founders: The
Extraordinary Work of Two Ordinary Women.
The stories of Lois W. and Anne B. and the early days of
Al-Anon. Eight pages.
P-87
 REVISED!
Al-Anon IS for Men
Straightforward information helps men identify typical reactions
to alcoholism in another person. Six pages.
P-1
How Can I Help My Children?
Parents can help their children understand the family disease
of alcoholism. Changed attitudes and behavior will help
the entire family. 24 pages.
P-9
To the Mother and Father of an Alcoholic
Sharings from parents of alcoholics and straightforward
answers to frequently asked questions help parents learning
of a child’s problem drinking. 16 pages.
P-16
 The
Al-Anon Focus
Al-Anon members who are also recovering alcoholics describe
how they have been affected by the alcoholism of others.
Six pages.
P-45
Al-Anon Sharings from Adult Children
Personal stories illustrate how Al-Anon helps members deal
with lingering effects of their parents’ alcoholism.
20 pages.
P-47
Al-Anon is for Adult Children of
Alcoholics
The Twelve Steps are illustrated by personal reflections
from adult children of alcoholics who are finding recovery
in Al-Anon. Includes questions that help examine relationships.
24 pages.
P-52
Does She Drink Too Much? From Men,
About Women in Their Lives
Men who have found answers in Al-Anon share what has helped
them. Revised 1998. Six pages.
P-62
 Al-Anon
is for Gays and Lesbians
For all family members and friends of alcoholics who identify
with unique lives and common experiences. Six pages.
P-85
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