Thank you for your interest in Alcoholics Anonymous. Below are links to A.A. pamphlets that explain our recovery program and give a general idea of how A.A. works. You will see that the first and most important step in our program is admission by the alcoholic that he or she is powerless over alcohol, and that life has become unmanageable. It is often helpful for the alcoholic to talk with an A.A. member, because it may make it easier to understand the nature of the illness, and to accept A.A. help.
Alcoholics Anonymous is a program of a new way of life without alcohol, a program that is working successfully for millions of men and women throughout the world, and in all walks of life. The experience of A.A. members is that alcoholism is a progressive illness that cannot be cured, but which, like some other illnesses, can be arrested—by staying away from the first drink, one day at a time.
We encourage you to get in touch by calling our 24-hour A.A. Helpline at 415-499-0400 to get further information on Alcoholics Anonymous, speak to an A.A. member or find out more about local A.A. meetings. You may also leave a message to have someone contact you by using our Contact Us form.
A.A. members, as volunteers, are happy to offer help by sharing their experience, strength and hope in staying sober. One of the ways members stay sober is by helping other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.
Best wishes…
- Is A.A. for You?
- Frequently Asked Questions About A.A.
- A new comer asks
- A Message To Teenagers
- Is There an Alcoholic in Your Life?
- Information on Alcoholics Anonymous