Welcome to the Al-Anon/Alateen Ireland Information Centre website where you can find out information about Al-anon and Alateen in the Republic of Ireland.

Will Al-Anon respect my confidentiality and anonymity? Yes

Can I belong to Al-Anon if the drinker does not admit to a drinking problem? Yes

Can I belong to Al-Anon if the problem drinker does not live with me? Yes

Will I gain knowledge of the illness of alcoholism? Yes

Will Al-Anon help me to realise that my problem is not unique? Yes

Can Al-Anon be contacted by telephone? Yes

Because of someone else's drinking….

Am I worried?

Am I losing sleep?

Do I feel sorry for myself, inadequate or guilty?

Am I ashamed of my situation?

Do I ever feel embarrassed by the drinker's behaviour?

Do I make excuses for the drinker and take on their responsibilities?

Am I tired, nervous, depressed?

Am I short-tempered and frustrated at times?

Do I ever feel desperate and alone?

If you can answer YES to some of these questions then Al-Anon may be able to help you.

The Al-anon 12 Step program of recovery is adapted from Alcoholics Anonymous and is based upon the Twelve Steps, Twelve Traditions, and Twelve Concepts of Service.

The Purpose of Al-anon is to help families and friends of alcoholics recover from the effects of living with the problem drinking of a relative or friend in an anonymous environment.

The only requirement for membership is that there be a problem of alcoholism in a relative or friend.

Al-Anon is not affiliated with any other organization or outside entity.

Al-Anon meetings are held in 115 countries. There are over 24,000 Al-Anon groups worldwide.