Lukol Directory: Health: Addictions: Substance Abuse: Alcoholism: Support Groups: Alcoholics Anonymous

ICYPAA
The International Conference of Young People in Alcoholics Anonymous. For younger AA members and "anyone who has some growing to do."
http://www.icypaa.org

Summary of Alcoholics Anonymous
Profile and history of AA.
http://religiousmovements.lib.virginia.edu...

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.
http://www.aa.org/en_information_aa.cfm?Pa...

The Twelve Qualities of Sponsorship
One anonymous writer's view of the spiritual relationship between a sponsor and the person being sponsored.
http://www.recoveryemporium.com/Articles/S...

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.
http://www.unhooked.com/sep/aacouns.htm

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.
http://www.bigbookdictionary.com

Alcoholic Anonymous Bibliography
Illustrated bibliography about this 12-step program, and links to other resources.
http://www.aabibliography.com

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.
http://www.aabbsg.de/oppf/gresham.htm

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."
http://www.aaprimarypurpose.org/

The Recovery Zone
A complete 12 step resource site that features The Big Book of AA online in free streaming audio. Listen with either Real Player or Windows Media Player.
http://www.recoveryzone.org/

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.
http://www.hindsfoot.org/detr0.html

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.
http://www.siu.edu/~siupress/titles/f00_ti...

Native American Indian GSO
NAIGSO helps adapt Alcoholics Anonymous to the spiritual traditions of the many Indian tribes. Events. Information on creating groups.
http://www.naigso-aa.org

Big Book Bunch
Use these guidelines for taking the 12 steps of A.A. and learn about other sobriety topics in the Big Book.
http://www.sober.org/

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.
http://www.stepstudy.org/

Twelve Steps and Alcohol Anonymous
A personal experience of working the steps, in particular a discussion of step three and any that follows it.
http://www.alcoholics-annonymous.org

Back to Basics
Books, tapes, and other resources. AA History. Calls itself a return to the original 12 step program.
http://www.aabacktobasics.com/

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. This website provides information and resources for prospective and current members along with their family and friends.
http://www.idaa.org/

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..
http://www.ilaa.org/

The Recovery Emporium
Offering resource links, feature articles, and automated daily readings from a variety of popular recovery group literature.
http://www.recoveryemporium.com/

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.
http://www.utexas.edu/utpress/books/brasta...

e-AA
An electronic reference to Alcoholics Anonymous for Windows 98.
http://www.anonpress.org/e-aa/

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.
http://www.soberlady.com/

AA Grapevine Digital Archives
Trace the history of Alcoholics Anonymous through the news and views of members over the years. Every "AA Grapevine" magazine article since the first issue. [Subscription]
http://www.aagrapevine.org/da/index.php

Big Book Thought for the Day
Daily inspirations from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. [Requires Java]
http://www.geocities.com/soberword/

Alcoholics Anonymous: Wikipedia
Article about the A.A. includes its Twelve Step program, method of complete abstinance, and history.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcoholics_An...

Cooperation Between Al-Anon and AA
Guideline of Al-Anon on cooperation without affiliation with Alcoholics Anonymous.
http://www.dallasal-anon.org/guidelines/gu...

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.
http://www.bahai-library.com/uhj/alcoholic...

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.)
http://www.elmoware.com/spktapes.htm

Alcoholism and AA Recovery
One member's view of AA, the Big Book, the steps, and meetings.
http://webpages.charter.net/rfhale/

Twelve Steps and Anonymous
An informal attempt to list groups that spun off of Alcoholics Anonymous.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AAHistoryLov...

Links Page of Recovery Information
Links to AA sites by categories: History and research, Chat rooms, Clubs, and others.
http://alcoholicsanonymous.9f.com

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.
http://www.aa.org/bigbookonline/

Big Book Step Study
Offering information to alcoholics who are looking for "A Way Out" through the teachings and practice of the 12 Steps as they are laid out in the Big Book. Schedule of meetings throughout New England provided.
http://www.bigbookstepstudy.com/

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.
http://www.page164.org/

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."
http://home.capecod.net/~rogerg/recovery/W...

Online Intergroup of Alcoholics Anonymous
OIAA is composed of elected reps of all online AA groups wishing to participate. It provides support to help those groups carry the message of recovery from alcoholism.
http://www.aa-intergroup.org/

Primary Purpose Group - Dallas
An AA group using a Big Book Study Guide. Site includes several articles and "tapes" (RealAudio) about Alcoholics Anonymous.
http://www.ppgaadallas.org/

Buddhism and the 12-Step Process:
Article shows the Twelve Steps are compatible with Buddhist beliefs and practices. By John R. Mabry, PhD.
http://www.legacyaa.com/articles/buddhism....

Staying Sober in Mexico City
Review of book by an anthropologist who studied Alcoholics Anonymous in Mexico City
http://www.berkeley.edu/news/media/release...

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.
http://www.stepstudy.org/html/articles/BB_...

A.A. Public Service Announcements for Television
These 15, 20, and 30 second PSAs are available to TV stations in English, Spanish, and French. See them on the web with the appropriate browser extension.
http://www.aa.org/en_media_resources.cfm?P...

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.
http://aa.org/en_information_aa.cfm?PageID...

First Edition Stories
Complete text of the personal stories from the 1939 First Edition of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous.
http://www.cheraglibrary.org/mir/stories/

Online Services Office : Alcoholics Anonymous
Services for Alcoholics Anonymous groups, intergroups, districts, and areas. OSO is an autonomous service entity supported and maintained by AA members.
http://www.oso-aa.org/

Relationship of NA to AA
Narcotics Anonymous affirms that "Singleness of Purpose" is appropriate for Alcoholics Anonymous. By NA World Service Board.
http://www.na.org/bulletins/bull13-r.htm

Relationship Between A.A. and Al-Anon
Guideline of Alcoholics Anonymous on cooperation without affiliation with Al-Anon. Includes 1969 "Resolution of Gratitude." (PDF requires Acrobat Reader)
http://www.aa.org/en_pdfs/mg-08_relationsh...

Glenn K Audio Tapes
Thousands of Alcoholics Anonymous, Al-Anon, and 12-step recovery convention tapes. Also CDs. Tape of the month subscriptions available.
http://www.glennkaudiotapes.com/

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.
http://alcoholism.about.com/library/blchip...

Interpreting AA (and Other 12-Step) Meetings
Helps ASL (American Sign Language) interpreters to understand the culture of Alcoholics Anonymous meetings.
http://asl_interpreting.tripod.com/situati...

The Jaywalker Site
Dedicated to the 12 Steps as outlined in the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous.
http://www.thejaywalker.com/

Other Views
Some background of AA in terms of its religious roots and goals. Three articles that contradict the religious roots.
http://www.aabibliography.com/aaphotonewht...

Translations of "Where is Alcoholics Anonymous?"
A project to help the traveler find the AA Fellowship wherever they might go. Translated into various languages.
http://www.anonpress.org/translate/

Online AA Recovery Resources
Alcoholics Anonymous information: phone numbers, meetings, and conventions.
http://www.recovery.org/aa/

Searcy's Book 2 Steps 1-9
Offers a book by an AA oldtimer on "two different proven methods on how to experience the twelve steps of Alcoholics Anonymous."
http://searcywdallastx.bigstep.com/item.ht...

Traditions CheckList
Questions to ask yourself to see if you are practicing the principles of the Twelve Traditions. From AA GrapeVine 1969 thru 1971.
http://www.aagrapevine.org/stepsTrads/chec...

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