The beginnings of the Al-Anon Adult Children Groups
The beginnings of the Al-Anon Adult Children Groups
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Did You Know…?


Did you know that in 1970, One Day at a Time in Al‑Anon (ODAT) [B‑6] sold for $3.50? It was one of our best‑selling books at that time. Factoring in the rate of inflation, in today’s dollars, that price would equate to $27.76.
Currently, ODAT sells for $13.00. Our members’ contributions allow us to keep costs low so we can serve the newcomer still struggling from the family disease of alcoholism.
Check out ODAT (B-6)

From the Archives: When Was the First Adult Children Meeting Registered?


According to page 175 of Many Voices, One Journey (B‑31), the first Al‑Anon Adult Children’s group registered in 1974. But it was in the early 1980s that the number of these groups began to rapidly increase.
Beginning with 14 groups in early 1982, registered Adult Children groups numbered 81 by the end of the first quarter of 1983. By year’s end, the total was 194. Internationally, Al‑Anon Adult Children groups were on the rise in Argentina, Mexico, and Spain between 1985 and 1996.
Read More About Al-Anon History

Membership Survey Statistic: Generations Affected


Within the results of the 2021 Al‑Anon Membership Survey, distributed to over 16,000 members, a notable trend emerged: Roughly 67 percent of members reported being impacted by alcoholism spanning two or more generations.
This statistic underscores the far‑reaching impact of alcoholism across family lines and the crucial role Al‑Anon plays in offering support to those affected.
2021 Membership Survey Results

Growing Where I’m Planted


“When I first walked into the rooms of Al‑Anon, I had perhaps done so for all the wrong reasons—curiosity being the main one. Today, I acknowledge and understand that I have stayed for all the right ones…”
Read a Selection from the February Forum

European Zonal Meeting 2023


The tenth European Zonal Meeting (EZM) took place in Paris, France, September 1–3, 2023, and was hosted by the Al‑Anon General Service Office (GSO) in France. Read more about the mission of the EZM and its efforts to support the growth of Al‑Anon and Alateen in Europe.
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Who’s Ready for Some Outreach?


Need an idea for a public outreach project? Got a great idea you’d like to share? The Public Outreach (PO) Toolkit on al‑anon.org is a resource for any member, group, or service arm looking for outreach project ideas. The PO Toolkit contains the best projects from the Best of Public Outreach, and it will continue to grow and evolve as members like you submit your own successful outreach projects.
Explore the PO Toolkit!
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