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Open meetings are available to anyone interested in Alcoholics Anonymous’s program of recovery from alcoholism. Nonalcoholics may attend open meetings as observers.
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A.A. has a solution. That isn't an empty promise. A.A. has...
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First of all, anyone who still smokes pot is always welcome in the rooms of AA. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. That said, it is our experience that “California soberity”, a.k.a. the “marijuana maintenance program” or plain simply smoking pot while sober is not effective sobriety.
Your anonymity will be protected. AA does not keep information on their members nor track or record who contacts them. Members remain anonymous to protect the organization, their professional and private lives, the lives of others and most importantly, those seeking help with their drinking problem.
A.A. has a solution. That isn't an empty promise. A.A. has been helping alcoholics recover for more than 80 years. A.A.'s program of recovery is built on the simple foundation of one alcoholic sharing with another. If your drinking is out of control, A.A. can help.
- History of Alcoholics Anonymous
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Alcoholics Anonymous, or A.A. as it is widely known, was founded in 1935 by Bill W. and Dr. Bob S. in Akron, Ohio. While each of these men had their own journey of recovery, it wasn't until they met face to face that they realized the power of speaking with a "fellow sufferer" for achieving complete sobriety. The first A.A. group consisted of only ...
The only qualification for A.A. membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no other requirements to join this fellowship and attend a meeting. Some members attend A.A. meetings on their own. Others attend due to pressure from a loved one or because they are required by the court, such as after being arrested for drunk driving. However, the ...
There are two types of A.A. meetings: open and closed. Open A.A. meetings can be attended by anyone whereas closed A.A. meetings are for members only. Most AA meetings are closed. There are four basic A.A. meeting formats: 1. Beginners: This meeting is designed for people new to Alcoholics Anonymous. A member who has maintained sobriety generally l...
Alcoholics Anonymous meetings may be accessible, but do they work? Do they truly help attendees achieve and maintain sobriety? According to research, the answer is yes. A 2020 review looked at 27 studies involving a total of 10,565 participants and noted that A.A. and other twelve-step programs are effective for increasing abstinence. The authors a...
While A.A. meetings aren't based on a specific religion, they do include spiritual aspects.For some, these aspects of the program can be a stumbling block. It's also important to note that whether A.A. works depends, in part, on finding a meeting that's a good fit. For example, an intercity group of A.A. members who are mostly homeless may not be a...
Individuals living in North America can find a local A.A. meeting via the Alcoholics Anonymous website. This website contains an A.A. meeting search option. Alternatively, it also allows site visitors to select a specific state or region, providing all meeting locations in that area.
We endeavor to staff phone volunteers 24 hours a day. LACO hosts Central Service Representative Zone Meetings, the Central Service Committee and Intergroup Meetings, and other meetings as scheduled. Los Angeles Central Office has been here for AAs since 1943 because of your support.
Get help with drinking, resentments, anger, loneliness, fellowship, spirituality, relationships at over 1000 weekly meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous in Los Angeles.
