AL-ANON CONFERENCE APPROVED LITERATURE IS FOR AL-ANON MEMBERS AND THE PUBLIC

Al-Anon has a process of approving the content of its literature called the Conference Approval Process. This assures that the literature is identifiably Al-Anon in content and feeling, is understandable by the broadest based reading audience, and is timely and factually accurate. The books, pamphlets and periodicals reflect the experiences of Al-Anon and Alateen members as they recover from the disease of alcoholism. Literature that has completed this process includes the words "Approved by World Service Conference Al-Anon Family Groups."

HOW TO OBTAIN AL-ANON AND ALATEEN LITERATURE

Al-Anon members, the public and health professionals wishing to obtain Al-Anon or Alateen literature may do so in one of several ways. 

• MEETINGS: Most Al-Anon and Alateen meetings have Al-Anon and Alateen literature available. They may sell the literature or ask for a donation, usually at the price that they paid for it. 

• LITERATURE IN CINCINNATI: Download an order form (413 KB), or call 1-513-771-5959.
Visit us at our Literature Distribution Center (Bookstore and Office): 
         
      GCISO, Inc., 2051 E. Kemper Rd, Sharonville, OH 45241. 
               
      Starting August 27, 2007 Office Hours will be: 

                              Mon       10 am - 3 pm
                              Wed        2 pm - 7 pm
                              Sat          9 am - 3 pm

• AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP HEADQUARTERS: To purchase literature from Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc., write to 1600 Corporate Landing Parkway, Virginia Beach, VA 23454-5617, go to http://www.al-anon.alateen.org/ or call 1-757-563-1600. 


Some literature for professionals is available for viewing at http://www.al-anon.alateen.org/resources2.html

A member shares about Al-Anon literature

"In my search for help in coping with the effects of growing up with alcoholism, I accumulated shelves of books of psychology, religion, and a variety of self-disciplines. As a child I felt I could count on no one, and I was suspicious of asking others for help. I preferred to seek a solo form of assistance from books.

Now I'm slowly accumulating a full library of Al-Anon publications by purchasing them at meetings and studying each one in turn. I've even mustered the courage to discuss my readings with other members. The insights garnered have turned my suspicion into trust. I've come out of my solitary personal library into the welcoming human world of Al-Anon."

from Hope for Today (B-27) Reprinted with permission of Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc., Virginia Beach, VA.