Frequently Asked Questions

Below there are frequently asked questions arranged by category.

Every two years each of the 93 Areas elects a representative who votes on behalf of the Area at the annual General Service Confence. This…
The general service representative (GSR) is an elected member of your home group. It is a two-year service commitment. The GSR is your home group’s…
The service structure is the framework in which our "general services" are carried out. It is the structure that takes the place of government in A.A…
Members and groups who participate in A.A.’s tradition of self-support often say the amount they contribute is secondary to the spiritual connection…
A closed meeting is for A.A. members only, or for those who have a drinking problem and have a desire to stop drinking. Closed meetings give members…