What does AAWS mean in NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is an international fellowship of people who have had a drinking problem. AA provides a supportive and accepting environment for individuals to share their experiences, strength and hope concerning their addiction with others who are facing similar issues. AA meetings provide guidance on how to stay sober and refrain from drinking as well as provide support when difficulties arise.

AA offers structure, support, and understanding for those struggling with addiction. The 12-step program allows members to find clarity in the midst of chaos, identify triggers, and develop coping skills necessary to sustain sobriety. Additionally, members can access a network of like-minded individuals who will lend support when times get tough or temptation arises.

Yes! Research shows that AA is an effective form of treatment for alcohol dependency. Studies demonstrate that individuals who attend regularly have significantly better outcomes than those who do not attend at all.

Yes! All Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are free of charge and open to anyone who wishes to attend regardless of income level or financial situation.

Absolutely! All meetings are held under the strictest confidentiality guidelines intended to ensure the protection of anonymity amongst its members. No personal information about any individual is ever shared outside of the meeting setting unless permission has been given by the individual themselves.

No referral from your doctor is necessary before attending an AA meeting; anyone may attend an open meeting regardless of your reason for wanting help. All you need to do is show up at one in order to connect with the group's members and learn more about what they have to offer you on your journey towards recovery.

Each person's needs are different so it really depends on each individual's level of recovery as well as external factors such as work/life schedule or availability in your area etc… Generally though it's suggested that newly sober people would benefit most from attending several times a week if possible, returning regularly even once recovery has been achieved can be beneficial in maintaining sobriety long term.