Can an AA Group Make Its Own Rules?
Who decides how an AA meeting operates? Learn what Tradition Four says about group autonomy, the role of group conscience, and the difference between local customs and AA-wide principles.
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Why Does Everyone Keep Talking About Service?
What does service mean in AA? From making coffee to sponsoring others, learn why service has become an important part of AA recovery.
Why Do Some AA Meetings End With the Lord’s Prayer?
Why do some AA meetings close with the Lord's Prayer while others don't? Explore AA's history, group autonomy, spirituality, and the importance of welcoming members from different backgrounds.
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.
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.
Robes Optional. A Sense of Humor Helps.
In Alcoholics Anonymous, individuals learn not to take themselves too seriously. This post includes some creative group names.
ASL Resource
From our friends at the Center for Deaf Adults in Anchorage Alaska, attached is a copy of the ASL Serenity Prayer. With gratitude.
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.