About Alcoholics Anonymous

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of people who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.

What is A.A.?

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.

Our Guiding Principles

Unity

Our common welfare should come first; personal recovery depends upon A.A. unity.

Service

Our leaders are but trusted servants; they do not govern.

Recovery

The only requirement for A.A. membership is a desire to stop drinking.