Frequently Asked Questions

Below there are frequently asked questions arranged by category.

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When we use social media, we are responsible for our own anonymity and that of others. When we post or text, we should assume that we are publishing…
If you provide your email address with your contribution, you should receive an email acknowledgment from us within a week. If you do not provide an…
Daily Reflections is free to read every day on aa.org or in the Meeting Guide app. The option for a daily subscription to be sent to your email…
We do not maintain any membership lists, including lists of early members. It is difficult to piece together an accurate list of early members with…
Social drinking has become an accepted part of business enterprise in many fields these days. Many contacts with customers and prospective customers…
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…
The A.A. Guidelines represent the shared experience of A.A. members and groups throughout the United States and Canada. They also reflect guidance…
No. Nor is it allied with any religious organization.
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 of the immediate family and close friends are usually pleased to learn about an alcoholic’s membership in A.A. As for colleagues at work, it…