List of Al-Anon pamphlets & booklets:

• Al-Anon is for Men
  

  Straightforward information helps men identify typical reactions to alcoholism in another person. 
  P-1: 6 pages.
  
  

• 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.
  P-2: 12 pages.
  
  

• Alcoholism, a Merry-Go-Round Named Denial
  

  A dramatic analogy helps family members and friends see the roles they play in the lives of alcoholics.
  P-3: 18 pages.
  
  

• Alcoholism, the Family Disease
  

  This long-time favourite includes: purpose of the Al-Anon program; actual stories of people who found serenity in Al-Anon; question/answers; Just for Today; wisdom from our slogans; evaluating our maturity; thoughts to live by; the "three obstacles to success."
  P-4: 48 pages.
  
  

• Blueprint for Progress
  

  Thought-provoking questions help readers gain positive insight and guidance in taking a searching and fearless moral inventory of themselves.
  P-5: 64 pages
  
  

• 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.
  P-7: 16 pages.
  
  

• Homeward Bound
  

  Al-Anon members share their experience, strength, and hope regarding the alcoholic?s return from a treatment facility or other institution. It helps newcomers make the transition into Al-Anon.
  P-8: Indexed. 48 pages.
  
  

• How Can I Help My Children?
  

  Parents can help their children understand the family disease of alcoholism. Changed attitudes and behaviour will help the entire family. Includes inspiring stories from parents.
  P-9: 20 pages.
  
  

• Purpose and Suggestions
  

  A brief introduction to Al-Anon with down-to-earth suggestions for making improvements in our lives. 
  P-13: 6 pages.
  
  

• So You Love an Alcoholic
  

  First steps to a changed attitude toward the alcoholic. Unexpected answers to the question, "What shall I do?"
  P-14: 6 pages.
  
  

• Three Views of Al-Anon
  

  Members of AA share why they recommend Al-Anon to the families and friends of alcoholics and how they cooperate with Al-Anon to help alcoholics and their families.
  P-15: 8 pages.
  
  

• To the Mother and Father of an Alcoholic
  

  Sharings from parents of alcoholics and straightforward answers to frequently asked questions help relieve parents of the fear, anger, blame, guilt, and confusion that come with realizing their child is an alcoholic.
  P-16: 16 pages.
  
  

• The Twelve Steps and Traditions
  

  For personal or group growth. A handy, pocket-sized guide to understanding and using Al-Anon?s Steps and Traditions in our daily lives.
  P-17: 32 pages.
  
  

• What Do You Do About the Alcoholic?s Drinking?
  

  Depicts common misconceptions of family members and friends of alcoholics in trying to cope with the disease of alcoholism and how Al-Anon can help.
  P-19: 8 pages.
  
  

• Sponsorship, What It?s All About
  

  Sponsorship is a vital tool of the Al-Anon program. This pamphlet offers guidance on how to find a sponsor, what to expect of the relationship, and suggestions for sponsors. 
  P-31: 12 pages.
  
  

• This Is Al-Anon
  

  Meeting guidelines include: Al-Anon?s suggested Welcome and Closing; Preamble; Serenity Prayer; Twelve Steps and Traditions; and the slogans.
  P-32: 16 pages.
  
  

• Why Anonymity in Al-Anon?
  

  Personal anonymity is a spiritual principle of Al-Anon members. Includes examples that respect confidences of members in everyday situations.
  P-33: 8 pages.
  
  

• The Al-Anon Focus
  

  Al-Anon members who are also recovering alcoholics describe how they have been affected by the alcoholism of others.
  P-45: 6 pages.
  
  

• Al-Anon Sharings from Adult Children
  

  Personal stories illustrate how Al-Anon helps members deal with lingering effects of their parents? alcoholism.
  P-47: 20 pages.
  
  

• Understanding Ourselves and Alcoholism
  

  Explains how compulsion, addiction, obsession, and denial affect those close to an alcoholic.
  P-48: 6 pages.
  
  

• Living with Sobriety
  

  For everyone who is trying to accept change, let go of guilt and resentment, deal with disappointments, improve communication, and learn to be happy.
  P-49: 48 pages.
  
  

• 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.
  P-52: 24 pages.
  
  

• Al-Anon Spoken Here
  

  Questions and answers lead to a better understanding of Al-Anon?s unique program of recovery.
  P-53: 8 pages.
  
  

• The Concepts:
  Al-Anon?s Best-Kept Secret?
  

  In this illustrated pamphlet, Al-Anon?s third legacy of service explains how to grasp the principles of worldwide service and apply them to our personal lives.
  P-57: 16 pages.
  
  

• Al-Anon?s Twelve Traditions Illustrated
  

  Al-Anon?s second legacy is explained with words and illustrations to help all members grasp the principles of the Twelve Traditions.
  P-60: 32 pages.
  
  

• 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.
  P-62: 12 pages.
  
  

• Anonymity
  

  Respect of personal anonymity is explained as well as Al-Anon?s public relations policy of attraction.
  P-65: 6 pages.
  
  

• Dear Mom & Dad
  

  This powerful leaflet gives a clear picture of Alateen. For parents, teachers, friends, and others
  P-67: 6 pages.
  
  

• When I Got Busy, I Got Better
  

  Participation in Al-Anon builds self-esteem and confidence. Members share service experiences in the Al-Anon program.
  P-78: 64 pages.
  
  

• Al-Anon is for Gays and Lesbians
  

  No matter how different or unique one may feel, help and hope are available in Al-Anon for anyone affected by someone else?s drinking.
  P-85: 6 pages.
  
  

All literature is available from our area offices. Or visit the Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc.'s World Wide Web Site (www.al-anon.alateen.org/sitemap.html) to order these books on line

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