What does AAWS mean in UNCLASSIFIED

Membership to Alcoholics Anonymous World Services is free and open to anyone seeking help for alcohol recovery. To become a member, you must attend at least three in-person meetings or one online meeting and complete the twelve steps of recovery as outlined by AAWS.

No, there is no charge for attending Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. All meetings are free to participate in and donations are not necessary nor expected.

It is recommended that individuals attend an AA meeting at least once per week in order to stay connected with their sobriety journey. Some may choose to attend more frequently for added support or while feeling particularly vulnerable. Ultimately, it's individual’s choice how frequently they wish to attend AA meetings.

Yes, it’s perfectly acceptable for someone else to accompany you when attending an AA meeting; however, they are not allowed to take part in any discussion or activities unless they are also seeking help for alcoholism themselves.

Yes, all conversations held within an AA meeting are completely confidential and will never be shared outside the group without explicit consent from every participant involved in the discussion. This allows members to feel confident in sharing their experiences without worrying about any judgment from others.

No, there is no age limit on attendance at AAWS meetings; however, if participants are under 18 years old, parental consent may be required by some groups or organizations before being allowed into certain events or activities hosted by AAWS affiliates or partners.

Yes, members of AAWS can receive sponsorships from other members who have achieved success in overcoming their addiction; however, sponsorships work best when both sides have mutual respect and understanding between them since this type of relationship requires trust and commitment.

Yes, AAWS offers both virtual and telephone based support services that allow individuals struggling with alcohol addiction access help and guidance without having leave home or travel long distances.

You can contact an AAWS representative via email (info@aaws-online) or by calling their toll-free helpline number 1-800-298-9995 during normal business hours (Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm EST).