A Brief Guide To Alcoholics AnonymousHere are some questions a lot of people ask about A.A. and alcoholism. |
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Alcoholism is recognized as a major health problem. In the US, it is the third
great killer, after heart disease and cancer - and it does not damage alcoholics
alone. Others are hurt by its effects - in the home, on the job, on the highway.
Alcoholism costs the community millions of dollars every year. So whether or not
you ever become an alcoholic yourself, alcoholism still can have an impact on your life.
We have learned a great deal about how to identify and arrest alcoholism. But so far no one has discovered a way to prevent it, because nobody knows exactly why some drinkers turn into alcoholics. Doctors and scientists in the field have not agreed on the cause (or causes) of alcoholism. For that reason, A.A. concentrates on helping those who are already alcoholics, so that they can stop drinking and learn how to live a normal and happy life without alcohol. |
What is alcoholism?
What are the symptoms of alcoholism?
What is Alcoholics Anonymous?
How does A.A. help the alcoholic?
What are A.A. meetings?
Who belongs to A.A.?
Does an alcoholic have to go "all the way down" before A.A. can help?
Are there any young people in A.A.?
Who runs A.A.?
What does it cost to belong to A.A.?
What does A.A. not do?
What can you do to find out more about A.A.?
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