The PREAMBLE of Alcholics Anonymous
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience,
strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem
and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership
is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for A.A. membership;
we are self-supporting through our own contributions. A.A. is not allied with
any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution; does not wish to
engage in any controversy; neither endorses nor opposes any causes. Our primary
purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.
How the AA Preamble came about (click here for pdf)
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What A.A. Does
Nonalcoholic guests are welcome at "open" A.A. meetings. Attendance at "closed" meetings is limited to those who are alcoholic or think they may have a drinking problem. At meetings A.A. members share their recovery experience with anyone seeking help with a drinking problem, and give person-to-person services or "sponsorship" to the alcoholics coming to A.A. The A.A. program, as set forth in the Twelve Steps to recovery, offers the alcoholic an opportunity to develop a satisfying way of life free from alcohol.(All meetings at the Van Alstyne Group are OPEN to anyone seeking help or information.)
What AA Does and Does Not Do - Reprinted with permission from AA World Services, Inc.
What A.A. Does NOT Do
- Make medical or psychiatric diagnoses or prognoses, or offer advice.
- Provide drying out or nursing services, hospitalization, drugs, housing, jobs, money or other welfare services.
- Accept any money for its services or contributions from outside sources.
- Provide letters of reference to parole boards, lawyers, court officials, social agencies, employers, etc.
- Engage in or support education, research, or professional treatment. What AA Does and Does Not Do - Reprinted with permission from AA World Services, Inc.
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Our recovery is based on
sharing our
experience strength and hope with each other, that we may solve our
common problem; more importantly, our continued sobriety depends upon
helping others to recover from alcoholism.
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For the family of an alcoholic,
read "Is There An Alcoholic In Your Life?".
Go to the "For The Family" page here.
Visit the Al-Anon/Alateen website HERE
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When anyone, anywhere,
reaches out for help,
I want the hand of A.A.
always to be there.
And for that: I am responsible.
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