I can still remember my first meeting. I saw something there that I wanted in my life. It was in the eyes and faces of those people in that first room. What I saw was hope and serenity. I knew that I needed both in my life. I decided to "keep coming back."

The only qualification for membership in any Al-Anon Family Group is that there be a problem with drinking in a relative or friend, whether the drinker in question is an alcoholic or just a problem drinker. If someone else's drinking is a problem for you, find -- An Al-Anon meeting nearby. There you will find people who understand as perhaps few others can.

Facts for Families
Pages that help sort out the confusion.

Support for Family & Friends
Resources for those effected by someone else's drinking.

Al-Anon Face-to-Face Meetings
Where and When for local meetings.

Online Meetings & Groups
Email, IRC, Chat and Bulletin Boards.