
What AA is and
isn't
Alcoholics Anonymous is a 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
AA 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.
AA is not interested in
research
AA has no opinion on
outside issues
AA is not licensed by
any government agency
What AA does NOT do...
Furnish initial
motivation
Solicit
members
Research
Make
diagnoses
Engage in
education
Provide letters of
reference
Medical
detox
Sober
living