Frequently Asked Questions

Below there are frequently asked questions arranged by category.

A.A. meetings can take place both online and by phone. The Meeting Guide app and the…

Family members or close friends are welcome at “open” A.A. meetings as observers.

Individuals may download a single copy of a book or pamphlet from aa.org for their personal use. Single copies of some pamphlets may be printed,…

Bequests in wills are acceptable only from A.A. members, with a maximum of $10,000 from any one person, and only on a one-time basis — not in…

Most people turn to A.A. when they hit the low point in their drinking careers. But this is not always the case. A number of persons have joined…

The Fellowship has four books that are generally accepted as “textbooks.” The first is Alcoholics Anonymous, also known as “…

There are no “A.A. rehabs" or hospitals. Traditionally, no professional services or facilities are ever offered or performed under A.A.…