At Al-Anon Family Group meetings, the friends and family members of problem drinkers share our experiences and learn how to apply the principles of the Al-Anon program to our individual situations. We learn that we are not alone in the problems we face and that we have choices that lead to greater peace of mind and more fruitful lives, whether the drinker continues to drink or not. Alcoholism is a complex problem with many related issues, but Al‑Anon can help us learn how to cope with the challenges of someone else’s drinking.