Statement of Purpose Al-Anon's Suggested
Preamble to The Twelve Steps











The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of
relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their
experience, strength, and hope, in order to solve
their common problems. We believe alcoholism is
a family illness, and that changed attitudes can aid
recovery. Al-Anon is not allied with any sect,
denomination, political entity, organization, or
institution; does not engage in any controversy,
neither endorses nor opposes any cause. There are
no dues for membership. Al-Anon is
self-supporting through its own voluntary
contributions. Al-Anon has but one purpose: to
help families of alcoholics. We do this by
practicing the Twelve Steps, by welcoming and
giving comfort to families of alcoholics, and by
giving understanding and encouragement to the
alcoholic..


Reprinted with permission of Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc.,
Virginia Beach, VA
Al-Anon Preamble
North Central Texas Al-Anon/Alateen
District 6
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