What is AA?
The following is the definition of A.A. appearing in the Fellowship's basic literature
and read at the beginning of most meetings of A.A. groups:
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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 help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.
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Above copyright © 1947 by The A.A., Grapevine, Inc., reproduced with permission.