What is Alcoholics Anonymous?

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share
their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may
solve their common problem and help others to recover from
alcoholism.

The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking.
There are no dues or fees for AA membership; we are self-
supporting through our own contributions. AA is not allied with any
sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution; does not
wish to engage in any controversy, neither endorses nor opposes
any causes. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other
alcoholics to achieve sobriety.

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