Alcoholics Anonymous

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.
http://www.aa.org/en_media_resources.cfm?PageID=42

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.aaprimarypurpose.org/speakers.htm

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=9

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

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_Anonymous

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

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/alcoholics.anonymous.html

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/

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
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.
http://www.bigbookstepstudy.com/

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://stepstudy.org/2008/05/21/big-book-theology-we-agnostics-and-william-james/

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

A collection of AA speaker tapes
Alcoholics Anonymous speakers by free MP3 download or listen online. Also can transfer podcast to ITunes.
http://www.aaspeakers.org

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

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 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

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]
http://www.bhrm.org/papers/AAand%20DiseaseConcept.pdf

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

Expect a Miracle
Several articles about Alcoholics Anonymous collected by The Primary Purpose Group in Dallas. Also speaker "tapes" in RealAudio.
http://www.ppgaadallas.org/

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/

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/

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/

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.
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/

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/situational_studies/kejk1.htm

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

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

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

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

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

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/aaphotonewhtml/aareligion.html

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/

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

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/

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/blchips.htm?terms=sobriety+medallions

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.html

Staying Sober in Mexico City
Review of book by an anthropologist who studied Alcoholics Anonymous in Mexico City
http://www.berkeley.edu/news/media/releases/2002/04/30_alano.html

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/

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_titles/jensen_alcoholics.htm

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.
http://www.sspx.ca/Angelus/2002_September/Traditional_Catholic.htm

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/

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.
http://www.recoveryemporium.com/Articles/Spon12.htm

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

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.
http://www.faithatwork.com/history/Shoemaker/Church_AA.html

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.
http://home.capecod.net/~rogerg/recovery/WkgAA.html

XA-Speakers Tapes - Alcoholics Anonymous
Recordings of Twelve Step speakers for free download. Includes hundreds of AA Alcoholics Anonymous tapes.
http://www.xa-speakers.org/pafiledb.php?action=category&id=1

Special Populations in Alcoholics Anonymous
Research paper compares AA attendance and program effectiveness for white, Hispanic, and African-American participants following psychological treatment. [PDF] <small>(1998)</small>
http://pubs.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/arh22-4/281.pdf