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In Alcoholics Anonymous Comes of Age, Bill tells us that the title "Alcoholics Anonymous" was one of the first suggestions for the book, appearing probably as early as October 1938. "After we New Yorkers had left the Oxford Groups in 1937 we often
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The General Service Conference took control of A.A. at the International Convention in St. Louis in 1955. Thanks for using ChaCha!
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Types of meetings are not listed in the law as exemptions. Exemptions are based on location. AA and NA meetings are often held in churches and community centers. These locations are smoke-free locations. Individuals may step outside (10 feet from
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First, Dr. William D. Silkworth told him that the Great Physician Jesus Christ could cure him. Then Bills long-time friend and drinking buddy Ebby Thacher told Bill that he was living at Calvary Rescue Mission, had got religion, and that God had
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The Al-Anon / Alateen program has but one purpose: to help families and friends of alcoholics. As stated in Tradition 3, the relatives of alcoholics, when gathered together for mutual aid, may call themselves an Al-Anon Family Group provided that,
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Since 1935 when the first Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) meeting was held, millions of people world wide have sought and found help. A.A. established what is known as the Twelve Steps to Recovery. The Steps as they are commonly known are a suggested
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SOS Sobriety is a secular alternative to Alcoholics Anonymous. They cater to those seeking to recover from alcoholism while keeping the problem separate from one's religion. http://www.
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The Following is a definition of A.A. appearing in the Fellowship’s basic literature and cited frequently at meetings of A.A. groups: Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other
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The Oxford Group is a semi-religious and political movement that swept through parts of Europe and America in the early 20th century. Its nominal leader was Frank Buchanan, who had a religious conversion to Christianity in 1908, and would later
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The 12 Steps are principles based on actual recovery experiences of early members.They provide not just a means of staying dry, but also a suggested program for living.
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