- Alcoholics Anonymous
- Official site of the Alcoholics Anonymous World Services Inc.
- AA Grapevine - Official international journal of Alcoholics Anonymous, offering books, CDs, calendars and gift certificates. Includes additional information about the Twelve Steps, and a bulletin board.
- A.A. and Alcoholism - The Fellowship (Alcoholics Anonymous) has adopted a policy of "cooperation but not affiliation" with other organizations concerned with the problem of alcoholism.
- A.A. Public Service Announcements for Television and Radio - These 15, 20, and 30 second PSAs are available to TV stations in English, Spanish, and French. Also some for radio. See them on the web with the appropriate browser extension.
- AA Speaker Tapes - Listen to recordings of AA speakers. New recordings are added on a regular basis. Others are available to download. (Requires RealAudio player.)
- About A.A. - Newsletter for Professionals - AA wants to cooperate with clergy, legal, medical, correctional, employers, and others who may deal with alcoholics. By General Service Office of Alcoholics Anonymous.
- Alcoholic Anonymous Bibliography - Illustrated bibliography about this 12-step program, and links to other resources.
- Alcoholics Anonymous: Wikipedia - Article about the A.A. includes its Twelve Step program, method of complete abstinance, and history.
- Back to Basics - Books, tapes, and other resources. AA History. Calls itself a return to the original 12 step program.
- Baha'i View of Alcoholics Anonymous - Letters from the Universal House of Justice say that the practice of confession in the 5th Step of Alcoholics Anonymous is acceptable to followers of the Baha'i faith.
- Big Book Bunch - Use these guidelines for taking the 12 steps of A.A. and learn about other sobriety topics in the Big Book.
- Big Book Online Fourth Edition - Complete text of "Alcoholics Anonymous" also known as "The Big Book" is available in English, French, and Spanish. This is the only site authorized to have it.
- Big Book Step Study - Offers a step discussion meeting format based on one narrow interpretation of the Big Book. Formerly called Hyannis Original. Only members who have done the steps this way may share.
- Big Book Theology: "We Agnostics" and William James - The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous says faith can be personal and based on individual experience. This article shows this is consistent with "Varieties of Religious Experience" by William James.
- Big Book Thought for the Day - Daily inspirations from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. [Requires Java]
- Buddhism and the 12-Step Process: - Article shows the Twelve Steps are compatible with Buddhist beliefs and practices. By John R. Mabry, PhD.
- A collection of AA speaker tapes - Alcoholics Anonymous speakers by free MP3 download or listen online. Also can transfer podcast to ITunes.
- Cooperation Between Al-Anon and AA - Guideline of Al-Anon on cooperation without affiliation with Alcoholics Anonymous.
- e-AA - An electronic reference to Alcoholics Anonymous for Windows 98.
- Expect a Miracle - Several articles about Alcoholics Anonymous collected by The Primary Purpose Group in Dallas. Also speaker "tapes" in RealAudio.
- First Edition Stories - Complete text of the personal stories from the 1939 First Edition of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous.
- Glenn K Audio Tapes - Thousands of Alcoholics Anonymous, Al-Anon, and 12-step recovery convention tapes. Also CDs. Tape of the month subscriptions available.
- Glossary for the Big Book - A free line-by-line glossary for the book "Alcoholics Anonymous" with definitions for 2300 words and phrases on 194 pages of the Big Book.
- Gresham's Law and Alcoholics Anonymous - Contrasts what it calls strong, medium, and weak versions of the AA program. First of four parts with links to the rest.
- International Doctors in Alcoholics Anonymous - IDAA is a group of approximately 4500 recovering health care professionals of doctorate level who help one another achieve and maintain sobriety. Provides information and resources for prospective and current members along with their family and friends.
- International Lawyers in Alcoholics Anonymous - I.L.A.A. is a group of recovering lawyers and judges carrying the message of recovery within their profession. Their purpose is to help others out of their denial and into A.A..
- Interpreting AA (and Other 12-Step) Meetings - Helps ASL (American Sign Language) interpreters to understand the culture of Alcoholics Anonymous meetings.
- Judaism and A.A. - Being a Jew need not keep anyone from participating in Alcoholics Anonymous. An interpretation of the Twelve Steps in terms of Jewish teachings.
- Links Page of Recovery Information - Links to AA sites by categories: History and research, Chat rooms, Clubs, and others.
- Native American Indian GSO - NAIGSO helps adapt Alcoholics Anonymous to the spiritual traditions of the many Indian tribes. Events. Information on creating groups.
- Online AA Recovery Resources - Alcoholics Anonymous information: phone numbers, meetings, and conventions.
- Other Views - Some background of AA in terms of its religious roots and goals. Three articles that contradict the religious roots.
- Relationship of NA to AA - Narcotics Anonymous affirms that "Singleness of Purpose" is appropriate for Alcoholics Anonymous. By NA World Service Board.
- Sober Lady - An A.A. Recovery Site - Some thoughts on AA including a personal story. Includes a collection of links that is different every time you visit. The "menu" is hidden on the left margin.
- Sobriety Medallion Clip Art - Pick up your web clip art version anniversary medallion. Any number of years. It's not metal but it's free.
- Staying Sober in Mexico City - Brief description of a book by anthropologist Stanley Brandes studies the growth of Alcoholics Anonymous in Mexico and how it has adapted to the culture.
- Staying Sober in Mexico City - Review of book by an anthropologist who studied Alcoholics Anonymous in Mexico City
- StepStudy.org - Twelve Step Theory and History - Helps recovering people decide how they will interpret their recovery program. Provides articles and texts on the development of the Twelve Steps and analysis of various approaches to Stepwork.
- Storytelling in Alcoholics Anonymous: A Rhetorical Analysis - Abstract of a book which calls upon Bakhtinian theory to analyze storytelling in AA. Compares the practices to the Washingtonians and the Oxford Groups.
- The Counseling Profession and Alcoholics Anonymous - AA is a vital community resource. This article looks at differences between the Twelve Steps and common counseling practices. Other approaches may be of more help some clients.
- The Detroit Pamphlet - An Interpretation of the Twelve Steps - This guide to running a series of four beginners meetings was first assembled in Detroit in 1943. Also called "The Washington D.C. Pamphlet" or "The Table Mate." The original pamphlet is still available from Alcoholics Anonymous of Greater Detroit.
- The Disease Concept of Alcoholism, A.A. and - This paper looks at the medical view of alcoholism as a disease. This concept was important to the development of Alcoholics Anonymous. [PDF]
- The Jaywalker Site - Dedicated to the 12 Steps as outlined in the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous.
- The Little Big Book Dictionary - An aid to reading the Big Book of "Alcoholics Anonymous." Words above an elementary reading level are defined according to their use in the main part of the book.
- The Primary Purpose Website - A large collection of AA information including speaker tapes (in Real Audio), recommended reading, history. Articles on "It Ain't in the Book!" and "Sponsorship."
- The Traditional Catholic and Twelve Step Programs - Catholics can benefit from Twelve Step programs like Alcoholics Anonymous. Advice on how to deal with AA practices that are contrary to their faith.
- The Twelve Qualities of Sponsorship - One anonymous writer's view of the spiritual relationship between a sponsor and the person being sponsored. Seen in terms of friendship and growth.
- Translations of "Where is Alcoholics Anonymous?" - A project to help the traveler find the AA Fellowship wherever they might go. Translated into various languages.
- Twelve Steps and Alcohol Anonymous - A personal experience of working the steps, in particular a discussion of step three and any that follows it.
- What the Church Has to Learn from Alcoholics Anonymous - Article by Reverend Samual Shoemaker, an early friend of Alcoholics Anonymous. Describes AA as a life-changing fellowship. The Church could be re-awakened by insights and practices found in AA. He had spoken at the 1955 Convention in St Louis.
- Working the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous - A guide to working the Steps by someone who has had long-term success through the AA program. Recommends the later book "Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions" be used in additioin to the Big Book of "Alcoholics Anonymous."
- XA-Speakers Tapes - Alcoholics Anonymous - Recordings of Twelve Step speakers for free download. Includes hundreds of AA Alcoholics Anonymous tapes.
Media publications
- Special Populations in Alcoholics Anonymous - Research paper compares AA attendance and program effectiveness for white, Hispanic, and African-American participants following psychological treatment. (Published 1998.00.00)
Last update: 2008-08-04 19:01:18
