Questions
and Answers About Alcoholics Anonymous
Several million people have probably heard or
read about Alcoholics Anonymous since its beginnings in
1935. Some are relatively familiar with the program of
recovery from alcoholism that has helped more than 2,000,000
problem drinkers. Others have only a vague impression that
A.A. is some sort of organization that somehow helps drunks
stop drinking.
This pamphlet is
designed for those who are interested in A.A. for
themselves, for a friend or relative, or simply because they
wish to be better informed about this unusual Fellowship.
Included on the following pages are answers to many of the
specific questions that have been asked about A.A. in the
past. They add up to the story of a loosely knit society of
men and women who have one great interest in common: the
desire to stay sober themselves and to help other alcoholics
who seek help for their drinking problem.
The thousands of men and women who have come into A.A. in
recent years are not altruistic do-gooders. Their eagerness
and willingness to help other alcoholics may be termed
enlightened self-interest. Members of A.A. appreciate that
their own sobriety is largely dependent on continuing
contact with alcoholics.
Reprinted from the A.A.
Pamphlet "44 Questions" with permission of A.A. World Services,
Inc.
Copyright © 1952 by Works
Publishing, Inc. (Now known as A.A. World Services, Inc.)
All Right Reserved
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