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Al-Anon  

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  • Al-Anon Family Groups, a recovery program for the friends and families of alcoholics, was founded in May 1951 by Lois W. and Anne B. (in Twelve-Step tradition, last names are not used). They share the commonality that another person's drinking has affected their lives in a variety of ways. [Source: Encyclopedia of Substance Abuse Prevention, Treatment, & Recovery; Al-Anon]

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