The Symbol of Al-Anon in New Jersey 

New Jersey Al-Anon & Alateen


Sponsored by Area 36 Assembly

 

Service Sponsorship: Working Smarter, Not Harder.
Explains the benefits of having and/or being a service sponsor. Offers tips for having an effective service experience by not doing it alone. Eight pages.
P-88 $.25


Al-Anon, You and the Alcoholic
Answers the most frequently asked questions about Al-Anon and how it helps families deal with problems brought about by alcoholism. 12 pages.
P-2 $.30

Alcoholism, a Merry-Go-Round Named Denial
A dramatic analogy helps family members and friends see the roles they play in the lives of an alcoholic. 20 pages.
P-3 $.60

Alcoholism, the Family Disease
This long-time favorite includes: purpose of the Al-Anon program; member stories; questions/answers; slogans; evaluating our maturity; the “three obstacles to success.” 32 pages.
P-4 $.60
P-4L Large Print $1.15

Freedom from Despair
A message of hope for those faced with alcoholism, a problem they can’t solve alone. Four pages.
P-6 $.15

Guide for the Family of the Alcoholic
A clear and realistic look at alcoholism, problems encountered by those close to the alcoholic, and choices available to the family. 16 pages.
P-7 $.30

Purpose and Suggestions
A brief introduction to Al-Anon with down-to-earth suggestions for making improvements in our lives. Six pages.
P-13 $.20

So You Love an Alcoholic
First steps to a changed attitude toward the alcoholic. Unexpected answers to the question, “What shall I do?” Six pages.
P-14 $.20

Three Views of Al-Anon
Members of Al-Anon and AA tell how they cooperate to help alcoholics and their families. Eight pages.
P-15 $.25

The Twelve Steps and Traditions
For personal or group growth, a handy guide to understanding and using Al-Anon’s Steps and Traditions in our daily lives. 24 pages.
P-17 $.60

What Do You Do About the Alcoholic’s Drinking?
Depicts common misconceptions family members and friends of alcoholics experience in trying to cope with the disease of alcoholism. Eight pages.
P-19 $.25

Sponsorship, What It’s All About
Offers guidance on how to find a sponsor, what to expect of the relationship, and suggestions for sponsors. 16 pages.
P-31 $.30

This Is Al-Anon
Meeting guidelines revised in 1998 include: Al-Anon’s suggested Welcome and Closing, Preamble, Serenity Prayer, Twelve Steps and Traditions, and the slogans. 12 pages.
P-32 $.30

Why Anonymity in Al-Anon?
Personal anonymity is a spiritual principle of Al-Anon. Includes examples of respecting confidences of members in everyday situations. Six pages.
P-33 $.30

Understanding Ourselves and Alcoholism
Explains how compulsion, addiction, obsession, and denial affect those close to an alcoholic. Six pages.
P-48 $.20

Al-Anon Spoken Here
Questions and answers that lead to a better understanding of Al-Anon’s unique program of recovery. 12 pages.
P-53 $.30

NEW ILLUSTRATIONS!
The Concepts: Al-Anon’s Best-Kept Secret?
Al-Anon’s third legacy of service is explained to help all members grasp the principles of worldwide service and apply them to their personal lives. New illustrations added in 1999. 32 pages.
P-57 $.60

Dear Mom & Dad
This powerful leaflet gives a clear picture of Alateen. For parents, teachers, friends, and others. Six pages.
P-67 $.25/25 for $5.00

Al-Anon’s Co-Founders: The Extraordinary Work of Two Ordinary Women.
The stories of Lois W. and Anne B. and the early days of Al-Anon. Eight pages.
P-87 $.25

REVISED! Al-Anon IS for Men
Straightforward information helps men identify typical reactions to alcoholism in another person. Six pages.
P-1 $.20

How Can I Help My Children?
Parents can help their children understand the family disease of alcoholism. Changed attitudes and behavior will help the entire family. 24 pages.
P-9 $.55

To the Mother and Father of an Alcoholic
Sharings from parents of alcoholics and straightforward answers to frequently asked questions help parents learning of a child’s problem drinking. 16 pages.
P-16 $.60

The Al-Anon Focus
Al-Anon members who are also recovering alcoholics describe how they have been affected by the alcoholism of others. Six pages.
P-45 $.20

Al-Anon Sharings from Adult Children
Personal stories illustrate how Al-Anon helps members deal with lingering effects of their parents’ alcoholism. 20 pages.
P-47 $.60

Al-Anon is for Adult Children of Alcoholics
The Twelve Steps are illustrated by personal reflections from adult children of alcoholics who are finding recovery in Al-Anon. Includes questions that help examine relationships. 24 pages.
P-52 $.60

Does She Drink Too Much? From Men, About Women in Their Lives
Men who have found answers in Al-Anon share what has helped them. Revised 1998. Six pages.
P-62 $.25

Al-Anon is for Gays and Lesbians
For all family members and friends of alcoholics who identify with unique lives and common experiences. Six pages.
P-85 $.25

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Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc.,
Virginia Beach, VA