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The “Twelve Steps” are the core of the A.A. program of personal recovery from alcoholism. They are not abstract theories; they are based on the trial…
Like everyone else, public figures should have the protection of anonymity to the extent that they desire it.
The absence of rules, regulations or "musts" is one of the unique features of A.A. as a local group and as a worldwide Fellowship. There are no…
You are an A.A. member if and when you say so. The only requirement for A.A. membership is a desire to stop drinking, and many of us were not very…
Occasionally a person who has been sober through A.A. will get drunk. In A.A. a relapse of this type is commonly known as a “slip.” It may occur…
While there is no formal list of promises in the Big Book, some A.A. members refer to the following passage from the Big Book, Chapter 6: Into Action…
A.A. "service" is anything that helps us to reach a fellow sufferer. Much the way A.A. sponsors share their experience in recovery with their…
The “Twelve Traditions” of A.A. are suggested principles to insure the survival and growth of the thousands of groups that make up the Fellowship.…
No. Each A.A. entity — group, district, area, central office and GSO — provides a specific service and is autonomous. Contributions should be made…
Service material differs from Conference-approved literature in that it has not come about through Conference Advisory Action. It is produced when…
Our website refers individuals to their local service office rather than maintaining meeting lists. In our experience, the most detailed information…
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