Frequently Asked Questions

Below there are frequently asked questions arranged by category.

The record shows that A.A. will work for almost anyone who really wants to stop drinking, no matter what the person’s economic or social background…
The majority of A.A. members believe that we have found the solution to our drinking problem not through individual willpower, but through a power…
Alcohol is frequently a complicating factor in family life, magnifying petty irritations, exposing character defects, and contributing to financial…
The Fellowship has four books that are generally accepted as “textbooks.” The first is Alcoholics Anonymous, also known as “the Big Book,” originally…
There are no “A.A. rehabs" or hospitals. Traditionally, no professional services or facilities are ever offered or performed under A.A. sponsorship.…
As stated in A.A.'s Responsibility Pledge, “I am responsible … when anyone, anywhere, reaches out for help, I want the hand of A.A. always to be…
Most people turn to A.A. when they hit the low point in their drinking careers. But this is not always the case. A number of persons have joined the…
One of the most heartening trends in the growth of A.A. is the fact that more and more young people are being attracted to the program before their…