Proper nounSingular Alcoholics Anonymous Plural - Alcoholics Anonymous
From Wiktionary under the GNU Free Documentation License. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is an international mutual aid movement claiming more than 2 million members and declaring its "primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics achieve sobriety". AA was founded in 1935 by Bill Wilson and Dr. Bob Smith (Bill W. and Dr. Bob) in Akron, Ohio. Along with other early members, Wilson and Smith developed AA's program of spiritual and character development, the Twelve Steps. The Twelve Traditions are AA's recommendations for its groups, stressing anonymity, altruism, and inclusion of all who want to stop drinking. The Traditions also recommend that AA groups try to steer clear of dogma, affiliation with other entities, internal governing hierarchies and involvement in public issues. Subsequent fellowships, such as Narcotics Anonymous, have adapted the Twelve Steps and the Twelve Traditions. Protestant-only until a Catholic joined in 1939, AA membership has since grown and spread "across diverse cultures holding different beliefs and values", including geopolitical areas resistant to grassroot movements. Although AA views discussions on the medical nature of alcoholism as beyond its scope, AA is regarded as a proponent and popularizer of the disease theory of alcoholism. The American Psychiatric Association has recommended sustained treatment in conjunction with AA's program, or similar community resources, for chronic alcoholics unresponsive to brief treatment. AA's own data state that 64% drop out of AA in their first year, but its program is credited with helping many alcoholics achieve and maintain sobriety. AA's name derived from its first book titled Alcoholics Anonymous: The Story of How More Than One Hundred Men Have Recovered From Alcoholism (The subtitle was later updated to say "...Many Thousands of Men and Women...") Informally called "the Big Book", it describes AA's program, details its early history, and contains brief autobiographical sketches of AA members. From Wikipedia under the
GNU Free Documentation License How do I use an Alcoholics Anonymous sponsor as a professional reference? Q. I'm a recent college graduate searching out my entry level job as a preschool teacher or private school teacher. I've also been sober for 2 years in Alcoholics Anonymous. My sponsor has offered to be one of my references on my applications for employment but every time it asks "Relationship" I don't know what to put her as without giving away my anonymity. Does anyone know how to do this?? Asked by Crys - Wed Jun 17 14:53:11 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments A. I'd suggest asking your sponsor if you could do some work for them --housework, yardwork, ect. And then you could say for applying that this person is a family friend who has paid you for odd jobs. Answered by sweets - Fri Jun 19 15:18:38 2009 where can i find the schudule for the alcoholics anonymous convention for northeastern oklahoma? Q. i know its in tulsa, but i dont know where at in tulsa. Asked by ladywolf2765 - Sat Apr 29 15:49:01 2006 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments A. I hope this helps. 48th ANNUAL, oklahoma state conference tulsa, Oklahoma May 19, 20 & 21, 2006 AA/Al-Anon/Alateen participation. Marathon, speaker, long-timer, Big Book meetings, Juntas en Espanol. Bingo, dance and much more. southern hills marriott 1902 E 71st Street Registration $17, on-line or mailed to: Oklahoma State Conference, PO Box 690896, Tulsa, OK 74169-0896 For more information, please visit: www.aaoklahoma.org/confer ence Answered by krystllized - Sat Apr 29 15:52:05 2006 How can I convince a 27 year old lady that she needs alcohol rehab and Alcoholics Anonymous meetings?
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