The Alcoholics Anonymous Mission
Statement
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The Alcoholics Anonymous mission statement is
essentially their Preamble.
The Alcoholics Anonymous
Preamble
The following is the Alcoholics Anonymous Preamble.
"Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share
their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may
solve their common problem and help others to recover from
alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire
to stop drinking.
There are no dues or fees for A.A.
membership; we are self-supporting through our own contributions.
A.A. is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics,
organization or institution; does not wish to engage in any
controversy; neither endorses nor opposes any causes. Our primary
purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve
sobriety."
The Mission Statement of Area
Alcoholics Anonymous Groups
It is interesting
to note that various Alcoholics Anonymous regions or areas have
their own mission statements.
These more "local" statements of operation do not deviate in any
way from the parent AA organization; they merely outline how the
local AA areas go about doing their recovery work in their local
areas.
For instance, the following is the Mission
Statement for area 16, Georgia:
To communicate what Alcoholics Anonymous is
to the visitor and to do so in a simple way. Hence the content
being the Preamble and the external links to the General Service
Offices of Alcoholics Anonymous and the Grapevine.
To direct visitors to meeting places by
providing group names, the street address of meeting places,
general driving directions to the meetings, and current meeting
schedules.
To serve as an internal tool to dispense
continually up to date meeting schedules in a cost effective
package on one page, for copies, if possible, and with ease of
editing for the webmasters.
source: Alcoholics Anonymous in
Georgia
The Mission Statement of
AAOnline
Due to the popularity and the accessibility
of the Internet, alcoholics have access to the AA message and
recovery program online. One such online AA organization is
AAOnline. The following represents the mission statement of
AAOnline.
The primary purpose of AAOnline.net is to
carry the Alcoholics Anonymous message of recovery to the alcoholic
who still suffers. In using this electronic medium, the message of
recovery can be brought to those unable to physically attend
meetings and shared under the protection of increased anonymity
with those who would not otherwise have made contact in any other
way.
Since some women remain unaware
of their pregnancy, sometimes for 2 or more months, women who are
pregnant or those who are trying to become pregnant should abstain
from all alcoholic beverages, according to the
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Our purpose at AAOnline.net also includes
supporting the continued recovery of those wishing to supplement
their regular face to face meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous in the
continuation of their journey of spiritual awakening and in
becoming happy and usefully whole.
source: AAOnline
| With or without treatment, one
fact is certain: the longer an individual abstains from alcohol,
the more likely he or she will be able to stay
sober. |
The Alcoholics Anonymous Mission
Statement: Conclusion
Although the Alcoholics
Anonymous mission statement is basically their Preamble, a
number of local Alcoholics Anonymous groups do, however, have their
own mission statements.
It must be emphasized, however,
that these local "statements of operation" do not deviate in any
significant way from the parent Alcoholics Anonymous organization;
they basically articulate how the local Alcoholics Anonymous groups
conduct "recovery work" in their local areas.
Based on your answers to the
health care provider's questions and upon the physical exam, it may
be concluded that you are indeed, addicted to alcohol, drugs, or
both. At this point, your health care professional will discuss
your treatment options. Keep in mind that chemical dependency
experts, like other specialists, will make various suggestions and
recommendations regarding your addiction. You, however, will need
to be actively involved in the decision-making process if your
treatment is to
be successful. |
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mental retardation in the baby; increased menstrual problems and
gynecologic surgery; impaired fetal growth and development;
increased risk for spontaneous abortion; and
infertility. |
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