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SMF-146_en Area Map of U.S. & Canada. A map outlining the 93 A.A. Areas in the United States and Canada. View PDF. General Service Conference Area Websites page. Printing a single copy of this item is permitted, in accordance with A.A. World Services, Inc. Content Use Policy. Back to.
Service Material from the General Service Ofice. Area Map of US and CanadaThis map represents a. Labrador Newfoundland. New Brunswick. P.E.I. Maine. Nova Scotia. Vermont Idaho South Dakota Wisconsin New Hampshire New York. Nevada California Wyoming.
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- History of Alcoholics Anonymous
- Who Can Join Alcoholics Anonymous
- What Are A.A. Meetings?
- Effectiveness of A.A. Meetings
- Is Alcoholics Anonymous For You?
- How to Find An A.A. Meeting
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.
How A.A. works. Members use the Twelve Steps to maintain sobriety. Groups use the Twelve Traditions to stay unified. A.A.’s Twelve Steps are a set of spiritual principles. When practiced as a way of life, they can expel the obsession to drink and enable the sufferer to recover from alcoholism. The Twelve Traditions apply to A.A. as a whole.
Click here for information on how to start an in-person meeting. Open or Closed Meetings? - Closed meetings are for those who have, or think they may have a problem with food. If you are a newcomer, you are welcome at a closed meeting.
- 55 Northfield Drive East Waterloo, ON, N2K 3T6 Canada
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Ste Anne Rd and Elgin St. Accessibility : Wheelchair Accessible. Hours : Answering service: Daily 24 hours. Drop-in Centre: Mon-Fri 10am-5pm. Service Description : 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 * offers ...
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If someone you care about has a drinking problem, A.A. might have a solution for them. A.A. has helped more than two million alcoholics stop drinking. Recovery works through one alcoholic sharing their experience with another.
