Frequently Asked Questions

Below there are frequently asked questions arranged by category.

The A.A. tradition of public relations has always been keyed to "attraction rather than promotion." A.A. never seeks publicity but always cooperates…
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…
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…
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…
We do not maintain any membership lists, including lists of early members. It is difficult to piece together an accurate list of early members with…
This is a personal matter. However, the spirit of the program is one of sharing, and a recent study of A.A. members shows that a high proportion of…
The absence of rules, regulations or "musts" is one of the unique features of A.A. as a local group and as a worldwide Fellowship. There are no…
You are an A.A. member if and when you say so. The only requirement for A.A. membership is a desire to stop drinking, and many of us were not very…
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 number of women who are finding help in A.A. for their drinking problem increases daily. Approximately 38 percent of present-day members are…
Bill W. was the author of the "To Wives" chapter. It is commonly thought that his wife Lois wrote it. But, as 'Pass It On' describes (page 200), Lois…
Like everyone else, public figures should have the protection of anonymity to the extent that they desire it.