Alcoholics Anonymous
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Alcoholics Anonymous is an international fellowship and support program that helps people struggling with alcoholism achieve and maintain sobriety through peer-led meetings and a 12-step recovery approach.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
fellowship
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mutual aid organization ⓘ nonprofit organization ⓘ support group ⓘ twelve-step program ⓘ |
| anonymityPolicy | members remain anonymous at the public level ⓘ |
| approach |
12-step recovery
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peer-led recovery ⓘ spiritual but not religious ⓘ |
| coreConcept |
abstinence from alcohol
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mutual aid ⓘ peer support ⓘ spiritual growth ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| focus |
alcohol use disorder
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alcoholism ⓘ |
| foundedBy |
Bill Wilson
NERFINISHED
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Bob Smith NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| foundingLocation | Akron, Ohio NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| fullName | Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc. NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| fundingModel | self-supporting through member contributions ⓘ |
| governancePrinciple |
group autonomy
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non-affiliation with outside organizations ⓘ nonprofessional ⓘ self-supporting ⓘ |
| hasConcept |
12th-step work
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higher power ⓘ home group ⓘ sponsor ⓘ |
| hasPublication |
Alcoholics Anonymous (Big Book)
NERFINISHED
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Daily Reflections NERFINISHED ⓘ Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| headquartersLocation | New York City ⓘ |
| inception | 1935 ⓘ |
| influenced |
Al-Anon Family Groups
NERFINISHED
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Gamblers Anonymous NERFINISHED ⓘ Narcotics Anonymous NERFINISHED ⓘ Overeaters Anonymous NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| meetingFormat |
in-person meetings
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online meetings ⓘ telephone meetings ⓘ |
| membershipPolicy | open to anyone with a desire to stop drinking ⓘ |
| policy |
declines outside contributions
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no dues or fees for membership ⓘ |
| purpose |
help people with alcoholism achieve and maintain sobriety
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support recovery from alcohol use disorder ⓘ |
| regionServed | worldwide ⓘ |
| scope | international ⓘ |
| shortName | AA NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| usesProgram |
Twelve Steps
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Twelve Traditions NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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