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Voluminous discussion, references, bibliographies to the six major roots of Alcoholics Anonymous
http://www.dickb.com/Turning.shtml
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A.A. Public Service Announcements for Television
These 15, 20, and 30 second PSAs are available to TV stations in English, Spanish, and French. See
them on the web with the appropriate browser extension.
http://www.aa.org/default/en_main.cfm?mainid=9
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2005 International Convention
Advanced information. The 70th anniversary of Alcoholics Anonymous will be celebrated at the 2005
International Convention of AA in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, June 30-July 3, 2005.
http://www.aa.org/default/en_services_aa.cfm?pageid=39
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Cooperation Between Al-Anon and AA
Guideline of Al-Anon on cooperation without affiliation with Alcoholics Anonymous. (PDF requires
Acrobat Reader)
http://www.niafg.org/guidelinesPDF/G03.pdf
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Relationship Between A.A. and Al-Anon
Guideline of Alcoholics Anonymous on cooperation without affiliation with Al-Anon. Includes 1969
"Resolution of Gratitude." (PDF requires Acrobat Reader)
http://www.aa.org/default/en_pdfs/mg-08_relationshipbet.pdf
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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/
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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
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Dave's Big Book Workshop
An interpretation of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, it is the basis of a workshop to give
insight to experienced AA members. [Articles are in RTF = Rich Text Format]
http://bigbook.got.net/
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P-11 Groups of Alcoholics Anonymous
P-11 Groups are twelve step Alcoholics Anonymous groups that address both alcoholism and mental
illness problems. The name comes from Pamphlet P-11 "The AA Member-Medications and Other
Drugs." This is a list of groups in Houston, Texas.
http://www.council-houston.org/p11.htm
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Alcoholism and AA Recovery
One member's view of AA, the Big Book, the steps, and meetings.
http://webpages.charter.net/rfhale/
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Big Book Thought for the Day
Daily inspirations from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. [Requires Java]
http://www.geocities.com/soberword
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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/bull13.htm
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Traditions CheckList
Questions to ask yourself to see if you are practicing the principles of the Twelve Traditions.
From AA GrapeVine 1969 thru 1971.
http://www.aahistory.com/trads.html
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AA Speaker Tapes
Listen to recovered speakers of Alcoholics Anonymous. Bill W, Dr Bob, Chuck C, and Kip C.
http://www.kaifrie.org/index_ns.html
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Summary of Alcoholics Anonymous
Profile and history of AA.
http://religiousmovements.lib.virginia.edu/nrms/aa.html
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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
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Supreme Court: No Forced Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings For Atheists.
Details a 1999 ruling by the highest court in the US that an atheist could not be compelled to
attend AA meetings as a condition for probation.
http://www.atheists.org/flash.line/alanon2.htm
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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/
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Judaism and A.A.
Being a Jew need not keep anyone from participating in Alcoholics Anonymous. An interpretation of
the Twelve Steps in terms of Jewish teachings.
http://www.a-1associates.com/AA/jacs_journal_2.htm
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Twelve Steps and Anonymous
An informal attempt to list groups that spun off of Alcoholics Anonymous.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AAHistoryLovers/message/483
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Alcoholic Anonymous Bibliography
Illustrated bibliography about this 12-step program, and links to other resources.
http://www.aabibliography.com
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Big Book Step Study
Offers a step discussion meeting format based on a narrow interpretation of the Big Book. Only
members who have done the steps this way may share.
http://www.bigbookstepstudy.com/
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The Twelve Qualities of Sponsorship
One anonymous writer's view of the spiritual relationship between a sponsor and the person being
sponsored.
http://www.recoveryemporium.com/Spon12.htm
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Gresham's Law and Alcoholics Anonymous
Contrasts what it calls strong, medium, and weak versions of the AA program. First of four parts
with links to the rest.
http://www.aabbsg.de/oppf/gresham.htm
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The Recovery Emporium
Offering resource links, feature articles, and automated daily readings from a variety of popular
recovery group literature.
http://www.recoveryemporium.com/
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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://bahai-library.org/uhj/alcoholics.anonymous.html
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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
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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
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Gopher State Tape Library
Alcoholics Anonymous speakers and conferences on audio tape. Also a schedule of Midwestern US and
Canadian AA events, roundups, study groups
http://www.gopher-tape-library.org/
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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
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What Churches Can Learn from AA
Article by Reverend Samual Shoemaker, an early friend of Alcoholics Anonymous. Describes AA as a
life-changing fellowship.
http://www.a-1associates.com/AA/whatchurch.htm
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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
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Links Page of Recovery Information
Links to AA sites by categories: History and research, Chat rooms, Clubs, and others.
http://alcoholicsanonymous.9f.com
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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/
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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. This website provides information and resources for
prospective and current members along with their family and friends.
http://www.idaa.org/
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ICYPAA
The International Conference of Young People in Alcoholics Anonymous. For younger AA members and
"anyone who has some growing to do."
http://www.icypaa.org
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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 file requires Acrobat reader.)
http://www.bhrm.org/papers/AAand%20DiseaseConcept.pdf
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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
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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.elmoware.com/spktapes.htm
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Special Populations in Alcoholics Anonymous
AA involvement is more important to success than mere AA attendance. Study compares the extent of
AA attendance of white, Hispanic, and African-American participants following psychological
treatment. (PDF file requires Acrobat Reader.)
http://www.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/arh22-4/281.pdf
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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/
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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
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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://www.aa.org/default/en_about_aa.cfm?pageid=8
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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/
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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
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Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting Report
How one school shows the value of AA to students.
http://cbe.uchc.edu/aameet.asp
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Searcy's Book 2 Steps 1-9
Offers a book by an AA oldtimer on "two different proven methods on how to experience the
twelve steps of Alcoholics Anonymous."
http://searcywdallastx.bigstep.com/item.html?PRID=462816
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Back to Basics
Books, tapes, and other resources. AA History. Calls itself a return to the original 12 step
program.
http://www.aabacktobasics.com/
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A.A. and Alcoholism
The Fellowship (Alcoholics Anonymous) has adopted a policy of "cooperation but not
affiliation" with other organizations concerned with the problem of alcoholism.
http://www.aa.org/default/en_about_aa_sub.cfm?subpageid=21&pageid=24
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AA Grapevine
Official international journal of Alcoholics Anonymous, widely known as - Our meeting in print.
http://www.aagrapevine.org/newindex.html
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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
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Online Intergroup of Alcoholics Anonymous
OIAA is composed of elected reps of all online AA groups wishing to participate. It provides
support to help those groups carry the message of recovery from alcoholism.
http://www.aa-intergroup.org/
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The Recovery Zone
A complete 12 step resource site that features The Big Book of AA online in free streaming audio.
Listen with either Real Player or Windows Media Player.
http://www.recoveryzone.org/
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Online AA Recovery Resources
Alcoholics Anonymous information: phone numbers, meetings, and conventions.
http://www.recovery.org/aa/
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e-AA
An electronic reference to Alcoholics Anonymous for Windows 98.
http://www.anonpress.org/e-aa/
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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/
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Spiritual Way to Recovery
Personal stories, Recovery message board, relationship advice. (Mandatory MIDI music)
http://www.spiritualway.com/
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Alcoholics Anonymous
Official site of the Alcoholics Anonymous World Services Inc.
http://www.aa.org/
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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/
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The Jaywalker Site
Dedicated to the 12 Steps as outlined in the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous.
http://www.thejaywalker.com/index.html
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