What A. A. Does

A.A. members share their experience with anyone seeking help with a drinking problem; they give person-to-person service or “sponsorship” to  the alcoholic coming to A.A. from any source.  he A.A. program, set forth in our Twelve Steps, offers the alcoholic a way to develop a  satisfying life without alcohol.

This program is discussed at A.A. group meetings. 
a.    Open speaker meetings—open to alcoholics and nonalcoholic.  (Attendance at an open A.A.  meeting is the best way to learn  what A.A. is, what it does, and what it does not do.) At speaker  meetings, A.A. members  “tell their  stories.” They describe their  experiences with alcohol, how they came to A.A., and how their lives have changed as a result of A.A.
 b. Open discussion meetings—one member speaks briefly about his or her drinking  experience, and then leads a discussion on A.A. recovery or any drinking-related problem anyone brings up. (Closed meetings are for A.A.s or anyone who may have a drinking problem)
c. Closed discussion meetings—conducted just as open discussions are, but for alcoholics or prospective A.A.s only. 
d. Step meetings (usually closed)—discussion of one of the Twelve Steps. 
e. A.A. members also take meetings into correctional and treatment facilities. 
f. A.A. members may be asked to conduct the informational meetings about A.A. as a part of A.S.A.P.  (Alcohol Safety Action Project) and D.W.I. (Driving
While Intoxicated) programs.  These meetings about A.A. are not regular A.A. group meetings.

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.

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This page is developed for Nevada Area 42, of Alcoholics Anonymous.  

Nevada Area 42 is not responsibility for content of pages developed by any of it's districts.

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