Frequently Asked Questions

Below there are frequently asked questions arranged by category.

The term “Conference-approved” describes written or audiovisual material approved by the General Service Conference for publication by GSO. This…
We publish 3 newsletters. You can read current and past issues on this website and subscribe on their individual pages.Box 4-5-9: GSO’s quarterly…
Service material differs from Conference-approved literature in that it has not come about through Conference Advisory Action. It is produced when…
Often referred to as "our meeting in print," AA Grapevine is a monthly pocket-size magazine published for A.A. members and friends who seek further…
Grapevine and La Viña are the international journals of Alcoholics Anonymous. A question often asked about Grapevine is whether or not it is “…
While there is no formal list of promises in the Big Book, some A.A. members refer to the following passage from the Big Book, Chapter 6: Into Action…