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An Open Letter To Spiritual Leaders
(Part of the Open Letter Series)
For Houston and Surrounding Areas
Dear Friend,
You are often among the first in the community to learn that a problem in the family may be the result of someone’s drinking. Alcoholism is not simply an issue of excessive drinking, it is a disease which affects the drinker as well as his or her family, friends and co-workers, spiritually, mentally and physically.
Al-Anon Family Groups, which includes Alateen for the younger members, is an established community resource for people who have been affected by another’s use of alcohol. Al-Anon consists of nonprofessional mutual support groups in which the identity of all members is protected.
Al-Anon is a spiritual program of recovery which is compatible with all religious beliefs and practices.
The Al-Anon/Alateen program can aid the recovery process for the entire family through hope, comfort and loving interchange among members having a common problem. When someone turns to you for help and an alcohol related problem is identified, we urge you to suggest that they attend Al-Anon and/or Alateen meetings. Al-Anon can help you help them. If you wish more information, please call 713-683-7227 or 888-4AL-ANON (888-425-2666), Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 6 PM, ET.
Sincerely yours,
HOW YOU CAN HELP
- Announce meeting times and places in your publications
- Display Al-Anon/Alateen information in a literature rack.
- For more information contact Houston Al-Anon Family Group Service, 713-683-7227.
Excerpt from Just For Today (M-12) | All rights reserved.
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1600 Corporate Landing Parkway
Virginia Beach, VA 23454-5617
Phone: (757) 563-1600 Fax: (757) 563-1655
E-mail: wso@al-anon.org Reprinted with permission of Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc., Virginia Beach, VA.
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