Membership is open to anyone who wants to do something about his or her drinking problem. An OPEN meeting means any alcoholic or non-alcoholic may attend. Millions of people are affected by the excessive drinking of a close friend or family member. The purpose of Al-Anon and Alateen is to help families and friends of alcoholics recover from the affects of problem drinking. The only requirement for membership is to have a problem of alcoholism in a friend or family member.
Members are from all walks of life and diverse cultures.
Meetings are held in 112 countries and offer free, confidential, non-professional mutual support groups. There are 30,000 Al-Anon groups and 4100 Alateen group worldwide. Marijuana Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from marijuana addiction. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using marijuana. There are no dues or fees for membership.