Why only use Conference Approved Literature (CAL) within Al-Anon/Alateen?
Al-Anon only uses Conference Approved Literature (CAL) in order to keep the focus on what brings us together: to recover from the effects of living, or having lived with, someone else’s drinking. Anything else has the potential of dividing us. The success of our program is rooted in sharing our experience, strength, and hope. It is our common experience of being affected by someone else’s drinking that is the foundation upon which this is built. Individual members may find other very helpful resources to assist them with their recovery. We encourage members to pursue what works for them outside of Al-Anon; but within the fellowship of Al-Anon and Alateen we ask that all members limit our use of literature to Conference Approved Literature (CAL).
