Narcotics Anonymous and Alcoholics Anonymous are both Twelve Step fellowships that help people recover from addiction. While they share the same foundational principles, there are important differences worth understanding. Key…

Narcotics Anonymous (NA) is a global, community-based organization for people recovering from drug addiction. Founded in 1953, NA follows a similar model to AA but focuses on addiction to any…

AA meetings come in many formats, but they all share the same goal: supporting each other in recovery from alcoholism. Here’s a practical guide to how meetings work. Common Meeting…

While the Twelve Steps guide individual recovery, the Twelve Traditions guide how AA groups function. Adopted in 1950, these traditions have kept AA unified and effective for nearly a century.…

The story of Alcoholics Anonymous begins with two desperate alcoholics meeting in Akron, Ohio, in 1935. What started as a conversation between Bill Wilson, a New York stockbroker, and Dr.…

One of the most important relationships in AA is the one between a member and their sponsor. A sponsor is an experienced AA member who guides newcomers through the Twelve…

If you’ve looked at an AA meeting schedule, you’ve likely noticed that meetings are labeled “open” or “closed.” Understanding the difference helps you choose the right meeting for your needs.…

Walking into your first AA meeting can feel intimidating, but millions of people have done it before you — and most will tell you it was one of the best…

The Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous form the foundation of one of the most successful recovery programs in history. Since their publication in 1939 in the Big Book, millions of…

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is the world’s largest and most well-known mutual aid fellowship for people recovering from alcohol addiction. Founded in 1935 by Bill Wilson and Dr. Bob Smith in…