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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…
Alcohol is frequently a complicating factor in family life, magnifying petty irritations, exposing character defects, and contributing to financial…
This is entirely a personal matter, but it is usually best for all concerned to let the A.A. member decide who shall be told and when.
The "group conscience" is the collective conscience of the group membership and thus represents substantial unanimity on an issue before definitive…
Learn more about the GSO Archives Policies and Procedures for conducting onsite research by visiting our page on information for researchers.
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…
Group membership requires no formal application. As stated in Tradition Three, “The only requirement for A.A. membership is a desire to stop drinking…
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…
Individuals may download a single copy of a book or pamphlet from aa.org for their personal use. Single copies of some pamphlets may be printed, and…
Yes, if full-face photographs and other easily identifiable photos of A.A. members (who are described as A.A. members) are published or broadcast,…
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…
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…