Frequently Asked Questions

Below there are frequently asked questions arranged by category.

A.A. has no officers or executives who wield power or authority over the Fellowship. There is no “government” in A.A. It is obvious, however, that…
When we use social media, we are responsible for our own anonymity and that of others. When we post or text, we should assume that we are publishing…
Social drinking has become an accepted part of business enterprise in many fields these days. Many contacts with customers and prospective customers…
We in A.A. know what it is like to be addicted to alcohol, and to be unable to keep promises made to others and ourselves that we will stop drinking…
Anonymity at the personal level: At the personal level, anonymity provides protection for all members from identification as alcoholics, a safeguard…
If you repeatedly drink more than you intend or want to, if you get into trouble, or if you have memory lapses when you drink, you may be an…
No. Neither GSO nor A.A. produces, distributes or sells chips, coins, medallions or any other sobriety tokens that are used throughout the Fellowship…
The majority of A.A. members believe that we have found the solution to our drinking problem not through individual willpower, but through a power…
GSO New Group Listing Guidelines / Form GSO Group Information Change Form GSO DCM & DCMC Information Change Form If you need a form that is…
Groups strive to provide as safe an environment as possible in which members can focus on sobriety, and, while anonymity is central to that purpose,…
One of the most heartening trends in the growth of A.A. is the fact that more and more young people are being attracted to the program before their…
The A.A. tradition of public relations has always been keyed to "attraction rather than promotion." A.A. never seeks publicity but always cooperates…