ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, that’s ours…

Alcoholics Anonymous is an international fellowship of people who have had a drinking problem. It is nonprofessional, self-supporting, multiracial, apolitical, and available almost everywhere. There are no age or education requirements. Membership is open to anyone that has a desire to stop drinking.

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Alcoholism is an illness that affects men and women of all ages, backgrounds and walks of life. To us, it doesn’t matter how much, where, or what a person drinks; what matters is how alcohol affects us.

If life seems to be going nowhere, or feels out of control, and it feels like drinking may be a contributing factor, it often is. Feelings of guilt, loneliness, shame, or the realization that alcohol is interfering with daily life, can be important signs.

Our first step was to admit we had a drinking problem; alcohol had made our lives unmanageable. Often as a last resort, we came to AA. Here we found a common solution. Ultimately, we came to believe we couldn’t solve our problem alone. We needed help and a community of support. Continue reading for more information on the solution.

If drinking is causing problems, and stopping seems impossible without help, consider giving Alcoholics Anonymous a try. Attending meetings for 90 days can provide an opportunity to explore a different way of living and gain a better understanding of the options available.

Only you can decide whether you have a drinking problem. Click here to complete a self-assessment that helps with the decision making process. Ready to learn more about the AA Program of Recovery? Access links to pamphlets produced by our General Service Office. Hard copies are also available at meetings.