Frequently Asked Questions

Below there are frequently asked questions arranged by category.

GSO provides a wide variety of material, much of it is available on the A.A. Literature page. These items include books, pamphlets and flyers,…
Service material differs from Conference-approved literature in that it has not come about through Conference Advisory Action. It is produced when…
The term “Conference-approved” describes written or audiovisual material approved by the General Service Conference for publication by GSO. This…
Congratulations on your new position! You can read about getting listed with GSO and obtaining material to help you get started in your new role.…
Email archives@aa.org and we can assist in compiling a history of your group. Please note that the amount of information the GSO Archives holds on…
Archivists are responsible for collecting, arranging, preserving and providing access to permanent historical records of enduring value, not writing…
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…
Many alcoholics, by the time they turn to A.A. for help with their drinking problems, have also accumulated substantial financial problems. Not…