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

/ ˈæləˌnɒn /

noun

1. an association for the families and friends of alcoholics to give mutual support

Word History and Origins

Origin of Al-Anon¹

First recorded in 1950–55; by shortening

Example Sentences

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

From Washington Post

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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In the season finale, reminiscing about his brother at an Al-Anon meeting, he seems to hit on an answer: Sometimes our dreams are not ours alone, nor are they even our choice.

From New York Times