Do I Really Have to Do 90 Meetings in 90 Days?
Is 90 meetings in 90 days an AA requirement? Learn where “90 in 90” comes from and the difference between AA literature and custom.
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Category Newcomer Support
Support for newcomers coming to the Alcoholics Anonymous program.
Can You Talk About Drugs at an AA Meeting?
Can members discuss drugs at AA meetings? Explore AA's singleness of purpose, the difference between open and closed meetings, and why individual groups approach this question differently.
What Does a Sponsor Actually Do?
What does an AA sponsor do? Learn about sponsorship, working the Twelve Steps, choosing a sponsor and what a sponsor isn't.
No Crosstalk! Is That an AA Rule?
Is crosstalk prohibited at AA meetings? Not necessarily. Learn why some groups discourage it, others allow discussion, and how AA's tradition of group autonomy shapes meeting customs.
What Exactly Is a Home Group?
What is an AA home group, and do you need one? Learn why many AA members choose one meeting as their home group.
Do I Have to Believe in God?
For some people walking into AA, this isn’t a minor question. It’s the question. Maybe you’re religious. Maybe you’re spiritual but not religious. Maybe you’re agnostic, atheist, angry with God, suspicious of organized religion, or simply not interested. Then somebody hands you…
AA Things Nobody Explained to Me
Over the next several weeks, AA Things Nobody Explained to Me will look at some of the customs, language and practices you may encounter in Alcoholics Anonymous.
Finding Your Home Group — Where You Belong
At some point, one meeting starts to feel different. Familiar.Comfortable.Yours. That’s a home group. Not because it’s perfect—but because you keep coming back. “We aren’t a glum lot.” (p. 132) You’ll find laughter there.And honesty.And people who notice when you’re…
Online Meetings – Expanding the Room
Online Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings have expanded access to diverse sharing experiences, connecting individuals from various locations. Despite differing formats, the core purpose remains consistent: fostering relationships. Engaging actively with fellow alcoholics significantly aids recovery. Newcomers are encouraged to explore various meetings to find their supportive community.
AA Around the World – A Global Fellowship
AA exists in more than 180 countries. Walk into a meeting abroad and you may encounter different languages, customs, and formats. But something deeper cuts through all of that: Recognition.Connection.Understanding. “We are people who normally would not mix.” (p. 17)…