Medina County AA
Facts And Questions About AA
Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.
The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for A.A. membership; we are self-supporting through our own contributions.
A.A. is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy, neither endorses nor opposes any causes. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and to help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.
Question:
What Is Alcoholism?
Answer:
The explanation that seems to make sense to most
A.A. members is that alcoholism is a progressive illness. Many
members feel that the illness represents the combination of a
physical sensitivity to alcohol and a mental obsession with
drinking, which, regardless of consequences, cannot be broken by
willpower alone.
Question:
Am I An Alcoholic?
Answer:
Only you can make that decision.
Many who are now in A.A. were previously told that they were not alcoholics, that all they needed was more will power, a change of scenery, more rest, or a few more hobbies to straighten out. These same people finally turned to A.A. because they felt deep down inside that alcohol had them licked.
Many who are now in A.A. were previously told that they were not alcoholics, that all they needed was more will power, a change of scenery, more rest, or a few more hobbies to straighten out. These same people finally turned to A.A. because they felt deep down inside that alcohol had them licked.
Question:
How do I find an AA meeting?
Answer:
Basically you contact what is called an AA "Intergroup" in your area
and they can tell you where and when there is a meeting close to
you.
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