Pamphlets
Order form for Conference Approved Literature (CAL)
District 12 has its own Al-Anon literature distribution center. Contact our Literature Chairperson to order materials. Literature is also available for purchase through Al-Anon’s on-line store.
Below is a sampling of Conference Approved Literature (CAL) available:
District 12 has its own Al-Anon literature distribution center. Contact our Literature Chairperson to order materials. Literature is also available for purchase through Al-Anon’s on-line store.
Below is a sampling of Conference Approved Literature (CAL) available:
Al-Anon is for Men (P-1)
Price: $0.30 Helps men identify typical reactions to alcoholism in another person. |
Al-Anon, You, and the Alcoholic (P-2)
Price: $0.35 Q & A basics address the most common concerns about Al-Anon and how it helps. |
Alcoholism, A Merry-G-Round Named Denial (P-3)
Price: $0.75 An Al-Anon classic! Dramatic analogy helps family members and friends see roles they play in the lives of alcoholics. |
Alcoholism, the Family Disease (P-4)
Price: $0.80 Longtime favorite includes personal stories, questions and answers, "Do's and Don'ts," "Just for Today," "Maturity Checklist," and the "Three Obstacles to Success in Al-Anon." |
Freedom from Despair (P-6)
Price: $0.25 A message of hope for anyone facing alcoholism, a problem we can't solve alone. |
A Guide for the Family of the Alcoholic (P-7)
Price: $0.35 Clear, realistic look at alcoholism, the problems encountered by those close to the alcoholic, and the choices available to the family. |
How Can I Help My Children? (P-9)
Price: $0.70 Inspiring stories by parents describe how they helped their children understand the family disease of alcoholism. . |
Purpose and Suggestions (P-13)
Price: $0.25 Al-Anon's first pamphlet describes our fellowship's purpose and suggestions for applying it to improve our lives. |
So You Love an Alcoholic (P-14)
Price: $0.25 Suggests first steps to take for a changed attitude toward the alcoholic. Unexpected answers to the question, "What shall I do?" |
Three Views of Al-Anon -- Alcoholics Speak to the Family (P-15)
Price: $0.30 Includes "An Open Letter from an Alcoholic" and other insightful essays from A.A. members on why they recommend Al-Anon to the families and friends of alcoholics. |
To Parents of Alcoholics (P-16)
Price: $0.75 Sharings from parents of alcoholics and answers to frequently asked questions help relieve the fear, anger, blame, guilt, and confusion of realizing your child is an alcoholic. |
The Twelve Steps and Traditions (P-17)
Price: $0.75 A pocket-sized starter guide to Al-Anon's Steps and Traditions. Also includes the "Three Obstacles to Success in Al-Anon." |
Twelve Steps and Traditions for Alateen (P-18)
Price: $0.75 Alateen Great meeting topic guide on our first two Legacies. Includes questions, discussions, and personal reflections by Alateen members. |
What do YOU do about the Alcoholic's drinking? (P-19)
Price: $0.30 Depicts common misconceptions of family members and friends of alcoholics in trying to cope and how Al-Anon can help. |
Youth and the Alcoholic Parent (P-21)
Price: $0.40 Public Outreach Alateen Questions and suggestions help young people improve their own lives. 12 pages. |
A Guide for Sponsors of Alateen Groups (P-29)
Price: $0.25 Alateen Basic information for Alateen Group Sponsors on starting and supporting an Alateen group. |
Sponsorship, What's It All About? (P-31)
Price: $0.40 Basic explanation of sponsorship provides guidance on finding a Sponsor, what to expect, and suggestions for Sponsors. |
This Is Al-Anon (P-32)
Price: $0.40 Mini meeting guide includes Al-Anon's Suggested Welcome; Preamble; Serenity Prayer; Twelve Steps, Traditions, Concepts of Service; the slogans; and Closing. |
Why Anonymity in Al-Anon? (P-33)
Price: $0.35 Public Outreach Covers the many reasons why anonymity is an important Al-Anon principle. Updated to address concerns of how to apply this principle to everyday situations, including Internet use. |
Why Conference Approved Literature? (P-35)
Price: $0.25 Group Materials About Al-Anon literature, how it is developed from members' shared experiences, and the importance of using it exclusively at Al-Anon/Alateen meetings. |
Al-Anon Fact File (P-36)
Price: $0.25 Public Outreach Factual information for the general public, media, and professional community. |
Facts about Alateen (P-41)
Price: $0.25 Public Outreach Group Materials Alateen Basic information about Alateen, for young people affected by someone else's drinking. |
The Al-Anon Focus (P-45)
Price: $0.30 Al-Anon members who are recovering alcoholics describe how focusing on the Al-Anon approach has helped them face the effects of someone else's drinking. |
World Service Conference Summary (P-46)
Price: $5.00 Group Materials Click here for free download Reports and recovery stories from Al-Anon's annual Conference, held to ensure worldwide service and unity. Includes the World Service Office Annual Report. |
Al-Anon Sharings from Adult Children (P-47)
Price: $0.75 Lingering effects of parental alcoholism are illustrated through personal stories. Includes section on how adult children apply the Twelve Steps. |
Understanding Ourselves and Alcoholism (P-48)
Price: $0.25 Public Outreach Learn about the disease and how compulsion, addiction, obsession, and denial affect alcoholics and those close to them. |
Al-Anon Spoken Here (P-53)
Price: $0.35 Public Outreach Keeping it Al-Anon to avoid dilution of our program. Questions and answers help us maintain our focus on Al-Anon, regardless of other interests or affiliations. |
The Concepts -- Al-Anon's Best Kept Secret? (P-57)
Price: $1.00 Explains Al-Anon's third Legacy for worldwide service in an easy-to-understand manner. Illustrated. |
Moving On! From Alateen to Al-Anon (P-59)
Price: $0.50 Group Materials Alateen Transitioning into Al-Anon described by former Alateen members as they continue recovery. |
Al-Anon's Twelve Traditions Illustrated (P-60)
Price: $1.00 Al-Anon's second Legacy described with simplicity and humor to help us grasp the principles of the Twelve Traditions. Illustrated. |
Does She Drink Too Much? (P-62)
Price: $0.30 Men affected by women alcoholics share how Al-Anon has helped them. |
Dear Mom & Dad (P-67)
Price: $0.30 What Alateen means to Alateen members. For parents, teachers, friends, and others. |
What Happens After Treatment? (P-81)
Price: $0.25 Public Outreach Click here for free download (English/French/Spanish) Ideal handout for professionals and facilities |
Living in a Shelter? (P-82)
Price: $0.25 Public Outreach Click here for free download Ideal handout for professionals and facilities |
Al-Anon's Cofounders (P-87)
Price: $0.50 About Al-Anon's beginnings, and how Lois W. and Anne B. founded Al-Anon Family Groups. |
Service Sponsorship: Working Smarter Not Harder (P-88)
Price: $0.50 Benefits of not doing it alone by having or being a Service Sponsor are explained. Includes tips for effective service experiences. |
Doubting Your Sanity? (P-89)
Price: $0.25 Public Outreach Click here for free download (English/Spanish) Ideal handout for professionals and facilities |
Hope & Understanding for Parents & Grandparents (P-94)
Price: $0.75 Includes a description of the challenges facing parents and grandparents of young problem drinkers, as well as a wide variety of inspiring personal stories. Also includes a section on how parents & grandparents apply the Twelve Steps. |
Information for the Newcomer (S-4)
Price: $0.25 Public Outreach Brief explanation of Al-Anon for the beginner. |
Seventh Tradition (S-21)
Price: $0.25 Group Materials Click here for free download Describes the meaning of self-support within the Al-Anon fellowship. |
Detachment (S-19)
Price: $0.25 Public Outreach Easy-to-use handout explains the basics of detachment. |
Fact Sheet for Professionals (S-37)
Price: $0.25 Public Outreach Ideal information for professionals, including counselors, doctors, and teachers. |
Attracting and Cooperating (S-40)
Price: $0.10 Public Outreach Click here for free download Al-Anon's Eleventh and Twelfth Traditions are explained for members working with the media and professionals. |
Information for Educators: Alateen Meetings in Schools (S-64)
Price: $0.05 Group Materials Alateen Click here for free download Answers the questions educators ask about Alateen. |
Alcoholics, Their Families, and the Judicial System (S-65)
Price: $0.25 Public Outreach Click here for free download Helps lawyers, judges, family advocates, and other legal professionals refer families and friends of alcoholics to Al-Anon. |
Al-Anon's Path to Recovery (S-67)
Price: $0.25 Public Outreach Click here for free download Outreach tool for Native communities describes the benefits of the Al-Anon program. |
Al-Anon Welcomes All People of Color (S-68)
Price: $0.25 Public Outreach Click here for free download Outreach tool for people of color can help them identify a need for the Al-Anon program. |
Al-Anon Welcomes Adult Children of Alcoholics (S-69)
Price: $0.25 Public Outreach Click here for free download Outreach tool for those who grew up with alcoholism. |
Al-Anon Welcomes Gays and Lesbians (S-70)
Price: $0.025 Public Outreach Click here for free download Outreach tool for gays and lesbians shares that hope and help are available in Al-Anon. |
Talk to Each Other - Resolving Conflicts within Al-Anon (S-73) (booklet)
Price: $4.50 Booklet that helps groups and service arms use the information in S-71 and S-72, with many examples of their direct applications in Al-Anon conflict situations. |