Al-Anon

American  

[al-uh-non] / ˈæl əˌnɒn /

noun

1. a support and discussion group for the relatives of people with alcohol use disorder, usually operated in conjunction with Alcoholics Anonymous.

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Al-Anon British  

/ ˈæləˌnɒn /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of Al-Anon

First recorded in 1950–55; by shortening

Example Sentences

“I’m a very classic middle child in that regard. I’ve done a lot of therapy, and I’ve done Al-Anon — I’ve done all the work, and that’s what makes me like Katie, because then I come in and give everybody advice.”

From Los Angeles Times

I am planning to attend my first Al-Anon meeting this evening.

From Washington Post

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.

From Washington Post

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

If your agitation is just a thwarted impulse to do something here — it’s hard to let go of, this parenting thing — then try Al-Anon.

From Washington Post