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

Al-Anon helped me to recognize my role in the family dynamic.

From Washington Post

He had only recently begun attending Al-Anon, a recovery fellowship for the loved ones of alcoholics.

From The Daily Beast