Recovery, Unity & Service

The Preamble of Alcoholics Anonymous

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. Copyright © The A. A. Grapevine, Inc

Alcoholics Anonymous has 36 guiding principles. Our Three Legacies are Recovery, Unity and Service, which can be found in the 12 Steps, the 12 Traditions and the 12 Concepts, respectively.