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By tradition, all Al-Anon meetings are open to any member or prospective member of the fellowship. Unless otherwise indicated, all meetings are presumed "Closed" to non-member visitors, such as professionals, researchers, or students. "Open" meetings welcome non-member visitors.

Some Al-Anon groups elect to discuss topics from a particular standpoint, such as Men's, Women's, Gay/Lesbian, Parents, etc. Please check the list below for a definition of each meeting type.

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REGULAR

Speaker Topic Meeting (What does this mean?)

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OPEN

Members and Visitors Welcome 

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CLOSED

Members and Prospective Members

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ALATEEN

For Young Al-Anon Members, Usually Teenagers

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AAC = AL-ANON ADULT CHILDREN

Topics Focus on Family Issues

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BEGINNERS'

Topics Focus on Newcomers

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GAY/LESBIAN

For Gay/Lesbian, But All Are Welcome

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LITERATURE

Topics Focus on Al-Anon Literature

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MEDITATION

Includes a Meditation Break

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MEN'S

For Men, But All Are Welcome

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PARENTS'

For Parents, But All Are Welcome

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PROBLEM SOLVING

Topics Focus on Solutions

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SLOGANS

Topics Focus on Al-Anon Slogans

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STEP

Topics Focus on the Al-Anon 12 Steps

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TOPIC

Focus is on an Al-Anon Topic

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TRADITION

Topics Focus on the Al-Anon 12 Traditions

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WOMEN'S

For Women, But All Are Welcome

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