Frequently Asked Questions

Below there are frequently asked questions arranged by category.

A.A. members don’t have to attend any set number of meetings in a given period. It is purely a matter of individual preference and need. Most members…
In our experience, the people who recover in A.A. are those who: a) stay away from the first drink; b) attend A.A. meetings regularly; c) seek out…
We publish 3 newsletters. You can read current and past issues on this website and subscribe on their individual pages.Box 4-5-9: GSO’s quarterly…
The term “Conference-approved” describes written or audiovisual material approved by the General Service Conference for publication by GSO. This…
Explain that anonymity is extremely important to A.A. members. All A.A. members decides if and when to share aspects of their recovery, and with whom…
Realizing that anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our Traditions, it is recommended that talks by A.A. members as members be given in…
It is understood by A.A. members that personal disclosures made in A.A. meetings are to be treated as confidential. For example, if friends outside…
Service material differs from Conference-approved literature in that it has not come about through Conference Advisory Action. It is produced when…
Social drinking has become an accepted part of business enterprise in many fields these days. Many contacts with customers and prospective customers…
No. The Clubhouse was closed in February of 1960 and was later razed to make room for a six-block West Side housing project. On the eve of its…
The General Service Office in New York primarily serves and supports the Fellowship in the United States and Canada, where English, Spanish and…