Al-Anon is a mutual support group for those affected by a loved one’s addiction to alcohol. Members meet to share their experiences and apply the Al‑Anon program to their lives. Spouses, partners, adult children of alcoholics, parents, and coworkers can all find help in Al‑Anon. Fact Sheet: Resources For Professionals
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Al‑Anon Faces Alcoholism includes articles by Al‑Anon members and professionals who share their personal perspective on how Al‑Anon Family Groups can help people troubled by someone else’s drinking.
Al‑Anon face à l’alcoolisme renferme des articles de membres Al‑Anon et de professionnels qui partagent leur perspective personnelle sur la façon dont les Groupes Familiaux Al‑Anon peuvent aider ceux qui sont affectés par la consommation d’alcool d’une autre personne.
Al‑Anon se enfrenta al alcoholismo comprende artículos de miembros de Al‑Anon y profesionales que comparten su perspectiva personal sobre cómo los Grupos de Familia
Al‑Anon puede ayudarles a personas afectadas por la bebida de otra persona.
From Quicksand to Peace
Many years ago, I heard in a meeting, “You don’t have to go to every fight you’re invited to.” As a visual person, I always pictured a fancy invitation offered to me on a silver platter. Some days, I decline gracefully; other days, I scoop it up and react without thinking. Recently, when I was thinking about and praying for assistance from my Higher Power not to react or respond, a different visual came to mind. It was the image of quicksand. After my husband says something that triggers me, I see a patch of quicksand appear in front of me. Just as with the invitation, I have the choice to walk around the quicksand or jump in.
Reprinted with permission of The Forum, Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc., Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA.
Upcoming Events Hosted By Vermont Al-Anon
Gratitude Potluck LuncheonJune 9, 2026
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Spiritual DaySeptember 12, 2026
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Fall Area AssemblyOctober 17, 2026
9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Gratitude WorkshopNovember 7, 2026
The New Service Manual Is Here
The Al-Anon/Alateen Service Manual (P-24/27) provides a clear and concise picture of the Al-Anon fellowship and its purpose and functions. It illustrates principles to help resolve group challenges and foster unity.
Get yours today in print, as an ebook, or as a flip book on al-anon.org. You can also find it under the Resources tab on the Al-Anon Family Groups Mobile App.
Photographs in The Forum
We often receive inquiries regarding the photographs of people featured in our magazines. The Forum, Le lien, and En acción are committed to respecting the anonymity and privacy of our members. Based on Traditions Eleven and Twelve and the spiritual principle of anonymity, Al-Anon policy does not authorize the publishing of full-face images of those identified as Al‑Anon or Alateen members, and we adhere to that policy in all of our publications. This policy also applies to images on our al-anon.org website and official social media profiles and pages and is essential to protecting personal anonymity and maintaining the spirit of anonymity that is so vital to our fellowship.
However, to illustrate articles and enhance their visual appeal, we often use stock photography. Stock photos are professionally produced images that we purchase or license from reputable commercial sources. These photos may feature models who have given consent for their images to be used in publications. They are not identified as members of Al-Anon or Alateen, and their appearance is solely for illustrative purposes. Photos submitted by members can be identified by the photo credit (“Photo by _____”). Member-submitted photos do not show faces.
Read the full article: Photographs in “The Forum”
Reprinted with permission of Al‑Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc., Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA.