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Drug and Alcohol Information- Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) -OverviewAlcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a self-help program of recovery for people who are recovering from alcoholism. The only requirement for joining is a desire to stop drinking. Members of AA are men and women of all ages and from many different social, economic, cultural, and religious backgrounds. Many members of AA use the Twelve Steps of recovery and the Twelve Traditions as guidelines for developing a satisfying life without using alcohol.The AA program is a program of abstinence. AA members realize that they cannot return to casual drinking or casual drug use. AA MeetingsMembers attend meetings where they share their experiences, strengths, and hopes with others who are also recovering from alcoholism. AA is a place to learn from the successful experience of others. The support and guidance offered in Alcoholics Anonymous has proven to be beneficial in helping many people overcome problems with alcohol.AA meetings in different places may be quite different from each other. For this reason, you should shop around until you find a meeting that feels comfortable. Some meetings are specialized, such as men's or women's meetings, and some are open to non-alcoholic participants. The best way to get information on specific meeting sites and policies is to check with a local chapter of AA. Additional InformationFor more information, contact Alcoholics Anonymous (www.alcoholics-anonymous.org) or contact your local chapters, which are listed in the telephone book.Back to Chemical Dependency Treatment |
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