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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. |
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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. ©AA Grapevine, Inc.; Reprinted with permission |
How
It Works Rarely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed our path. Those who do not recover are people who cannot or will not completely give themselves to this simple |
program, usually men and women who are constitutionally incapable of being honest
with themselves. There are such unfortunates. They are not at fault; they seem
to have been born that way. They are naturally incapable of grasping and developing
a manner of living which demands rigorous honesty. Our stories disclose in a general way what we used to be like, what happened, and what we are like now. If you have decided you want what we have and are willing to go to any length to get it -- then you are ready to take certain steps. Remember that we deal with alcohol, cunning, baffling, powerful! Without help it is too much for us. But there is One who has all power that One is God. May you find Him now! Half measures availed us nothing. We stood at the turning point. we asked His protection and care with complete abandon. |
Their chances are less than average. |
There are those, too, who suffer from grave emotional and mental disorders, but many
of them do recover if they have the capacity to be honest. |
At some of these we balked. thought we could find an easier, softer way. But we could
not. With all the earnestness at our command, we beg of you to be fearless
and thorough from the very start. Some of us have tried to hold on |
to our old ideas and the result was nil until we let go absolutely. |
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Alcoholics Anonymous |
Need help with a drinking problem right now? Click on this link http://www.aa-intergroup.org/html/emailsteppers.html to send an e-mail. Assistance is available 24 hours a day in many languages. A member of the Online Intergroup of Alcoholics Anonymous 12th Step Committee will respond via e-mail almost immediately. |
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