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Al-Anon

[ al-uh-non ]

noun

  1. a support and discussion group for the relatives of people with alcohol use disorder, usually operated in conjunction with Alcoholics Anonymous.


Al-Anon

/ ˈæəˌɒ /

noun

  1. an association for the families and friends of alcoholics to give mutual support
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of Al-Anon1

First recorded in 1950–55; by shortening
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“I’m a very classic middle child in that regard. I’ve done a lot of therapy, and I’ve done Al-Anon — I’ve done all the work, and that’s what makes me like Katie, because then I come in and give everybody advice.”

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In addition to therapy, you and your husband might benefit from Al-Anon meetings.

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Panelists replied with resources including Al-Anon, a support group for relatives and friends of people with addiction.

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I am planning to attend my first Al-Anon meeting this evening.

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And you’ve already gotten yourself partway through the hardest thing by seeing the uncomfortable feelings as a to-do list, then lining up a trip to Al-Anon.

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