Virtual Newcomer Packet

IF YOU WANT TO DRINK, THAT’S YOUR BUSINESS.

IF YOU WANT TO STOP, THAT’S OURS.

Alcoholics Anonymous is an international fellowship of people who have had a drinking problem. It is nonprofessional, self-supporting, multiracial, apolitical, and available almost everywhere. There are no age or education requirements. Membership is open to anyone who wants to do something about his or her drinking problem.

Links to A.A. literature helpful to newcomers.

An introduction to A.A.: describes who A.A.s are and what they have learned about alcoholism. For all who think they may have a drinking problem.
This is A.A.
An excerpt from Chapter 5 of the Big Book. This page, which includes the Twelve Steps, is often read at the start of meetings.
How It Works
Basic information on Alcoholics Anonymous both for those who think they may have a drinking problem and for those who come in contact with them.
Information on Alcoholics Anonymous
Only you can decide whether you want to give A.A. a try — whether you think it can help you. Here are some questions we tried to answer honestly. See how you do. There is no disgrace in facing up to the fact that you have a problem.
Is A.A. for You?
Using simple language, this pamphlet offers general information on Alcoholics Anonymous, covering topics such as symptoms of alcoholism, the Twelve Steps (A.A.'s program of recovery), the function of A.A. meetings, and more.
A Brief Guide to A.A.
Bill W.'s thoughts on the status of those addicted to drugs and other substances within A.A. are as timely as when they appeared in a 1958 Grapevine.
Problems Other than Alcohol
Uses shared A.A. experience to answer 34 questions likely to be asked by persons seeking sponsors, persons wanting to be sponsors, and groups planning sponsorship activity.
Q&A-Sponsorship
Explains how anonymity serves as both a safeguard at the personal level and a spiritual principle at the public level, and outlines what this means for A.A. members both within A.A. and outside of it. Includes FAQs on social media and the Internet, as well as suggestions for dealing with friends and family.
Understanding Anonymity
Sharing on various topics to help A.A. groups and members develop workable solutions and help keep our meetings safe.
Safety and A.A.: Our Common Welfare
Straightforward answers to 15 questions that those new to Alcoholics Anonymous frequently ask about getting sober in A.A.
A Newcomer Asks
Easy-to-read, basic information about the Fellowship of Alcoholics Anonymous.
A.A. at a Glance
Resources and shared experience on anonymity online and on digital media.
A.A. and Digital Media