Official Alcoholics Anonymous Literature
Alcoholics Anonymous Conference Approved Literature
There are all kinds of literature about alcoholism, of varying degrees of reliability, but within AA the consensus view is expressed in literature approved by the International General Service Conference.
Any literature which does not carry the "This is AA General Service Conference Approved Literature" endorsement may at best not represent a consensus view, and may even be from outside organisations.
The following links are offered as a source of such genuine AA literature...
A Member’s-Eye View of Alcoholics Anonymous
This Is A.A. - An introduction to the A.A. recovery program
Is A.A. for You?
Frequently Asked Questions About A.A.
The A.A. Member—Medications and Other Drugs
Do You Think You’re Different?
Questions and Answers on Sponsorship
The A.A. Group
A.A. Tradition—How It Developed
G.S.R. May Be the Most Important Job in A.A.
A Message to Correctional Professionals
A.A. as a Resource for the Health Care Professional
Members of the Clergy Ask About Alcoholics Anonymous
A.A. in Correctional Facilities
A.A. in Treatment Facilities
How A.A. Members Cooperate With Professionals
A.A. in Your Community
Let’s Be Friendly With Our Friends
A Brief Guide to Alcoholics Anonymous
Speaking at Non-A.A. Meetings
The Twelve Traditions Illustrated
A.A.’s Legacy of Service
If You Are a Professional, A.A. Wants to Work With You
Bridging the Gap—Between Treatment and A.A. Through Temporary Contact Programs
Twelve Steps Illustrated
Frequently Asked Questions About A.A. - Large-print version
The Twelve Concepts Illustrated
Memo to an Inmate Who May Be an Alcoholic
Even the words "stay sober"—let alone live sober—offended many of us when we first heard such advice.
Although we had done a lot of drinking, many of us never felt drunk, and were sure we almost never
appeared or sounded drunk. Many of us never staggered, fell, or got thick tongues; many others were
never disorderly, never missed a day at work, never had automobile accidents, and certainly were never
hospitalized nor jailed for drunkenness.
We knew lots of people who drank more than we did, and people who could not handle their drinks at
all. We were not like that. So the suggestion that maybe we should "stay sober" was almost insulting.
Besides, it seemed unnecessarily drastic. How could we live that way? Surely, there was nothing wrong
with a cocktail or two at a business lunch or before dinner. Wasn't everyone entitled to relax with a few
drinks, or have a couple of beers before going to bed?
However, after we learned some of the facts about the illness called alcoholism, our opinions shifted. Our
eyes have been opened to the fact that apparently millions of people have the disease of alcoholism.
Medical science does not explain its "cause," but medical experts on alcoholism assure us that any
drinking at all leads to trouble for the alcoholic, or problem, drinker. Our experience overwhelmingly
confirms this.
So not drinking at all—that is, staying sober—becomes the basis of recovery from alcoholism. And let it
be emphasized: Living sober turns out to be not at all grim, boring, and uncomfortable, as we had feared,
but rather something we begin to enjoy and find much more exciting than our drinking days. We'll show
you how.
We members of Alcoholics Anonymous see the answer to that question when we look honestly at our own
past lives. Our experience clearly proves that any drinking at all leads to serious trouble for the
alcoholic, or problem drinker. In the words of the American Medical Association:
Alcohol, aside from its addictive qualities, also has a psychological effect that modifies thinking and
reasoning. One drink can change the thinking of an alcoholic so that he feels he can tolerate another,
and then another, and another....
The alcoholic can learn to completely control his disease, but the affliction cannot be cured so that he can
return to alcohol without adverse consequences.*
And we repeat: Somewhat to our surprise, staying sober turns out not to be the grim, wet-blanket
experience we had expected! While we were drinking, a life without alcohol seemed like no life at all.
But for most members of AA, living sober is really living—a joyous experience. We much prefer it to the
troubles we had with drinking.
One more note: anyone can get sober. We have all done it lots of times. The trick is to stay and to live sober.
Derby AA's focussed groups will provide the best help possible - our meetings are far and away the most successful in the East Midlands.
If you want to stop drinking then get in touch with AA Derby and problem drinking can be a thing of the past.
You don't need to make an appointment - if you'd like to stop drinking, just turn up.
Anyone with a desire to stop drinking is welcome at Derby Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, and anyone who follows our suggestions will get and stay sober.
We are a non-religious group. Our only wish is to assure suffering alcoholics that they can find sobriety in A.A. without having to accept anyone else's beliefs or having to deny their own
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We may need to access your personal data to comply with Money
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We will ensure that the information collected will only be used forits intended purpose and does not constitute an invasion of your
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We know that the website is looking a bit odd, but our email (help@derbyaa.co.uk) and telep one number (07561 768250) are still working! We are working to resolve the website issues, but we are still here for you, if you want to stop drinking, completely and forever.
We have a new website at https://derbynonreligiousalcoholicsanonymous.co.uk/
We have a new website and email. though our old ones will be current until further notice teh new ones are https://derbynonreligiousalcoholicsanonymous.co.uk/ and help@derbynonreligiousalcoholicsanonymous.co.uk/
We are having technical difficulties with the website, but we are still going strong. You can cal us on 07561 768250, or email help@derbyaa.co.uk
Total abstinence from alcohol is what we do, and if you are willing to go to any lengths to achie e that, we can help you. If you want something else, see someone else
We are having problems with the "contact us" webmail form. You can still however call o text us on 07561 768250
AA is not for everyone. It is a programme of abstinence. It is for people who want to stop drinki g completely. If you are having problems which might be being caused by your drinking, and you can control your drinking, we suggest that you do that. If everyone else thinks you have a drink problem, but you do not, we cannot help.
The Tuesday meeting is now for newcomers. If you have not been to AA before, and you want to stop drinking, we will see you there.
We are back to real world meetings on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday 6-7PM. The virtual newcomers mee ing will continute 7:30-8:30 PM on Sundays at https://join.skype.com/cWlaKTKF0OO0
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If you are, we are ready to help. Call 07561 768250 or email help@derbyaa.co.uk
AA in Derby is still going on online. Call us on 07561 768250 for details
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There is a new virtual non-religious newcomers meeting every Sunday 7:30 to 8:30 PM. Log on here: https://join.skype.com/cWlaKTKF0OO0
As our venue is closed, we will not be meeting in person for the rest of the year. You can still all us though, or attend the virtual meeting on Sundays https://join.skype.com/cWlaKTKF0OO0
AA Meetings are not social gatherings. We are on as usual.
This is not a happy time of year for problem drinkers. Maybe it is time to knock drinking on the ead? We can help with that.
We can help
Do you want to stop?
Alcoholics Anonymous is not for the "sober curious", or for those who want to cut down bit on alcohol.
It offers an abstinence based programme of recovery. It is an organisation to help those who cannot stop drinking on their own, those for whom alcohol is costing more than money.
If this sounds like you, and are willing to do whatever is necessary to achieve it, get in contact. We know how to do it. We have done it.
Do you want to stop drinking for good? We can help. We have done it ourselves. Email us at help@d rbyaa.co.uk, phone 07561 768250 or just come to a meeting. 6 PM on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays.
Here is our new website, for our new venue
Welcome to the new Derby AA website. Our new site provides for a more user-focused experience fo those seeking information about help stopping drinking, and much, much more.
Check back on the site frequently as we will be continually adding more content, features, and updates.
We look forward to sharing more great content with you moving forward, and we welcome your feedback! Please send any comments or suggestions to us on our contact page, or call us on 07561 768 250
There are all kinds of literature about alcoholism, of varying degrees of reliability, but within AA the consensus view is expressed in literature approved by the International General Service Conference.
Is A.A. for Me?
Any literature which does not carry the "This is AA General Service Conference Approved Literature" endorsement may at best not represent a consensus view, and may even be from outside organisations.
The following links are offered as a source of such genuine AA literature.
A Newcomer Asks
15 points for an alcoholic to consider when confronted with the urge to drink
Who Me?
Now that you've stopped
A Member’s-Eye View of Alcoholics Anonymous
This Is A.A. - An introduction to the A.A. recovery program
Is A.A. for You?
Frequently Asked Questions About A.A.
The A.A. Member—Medications and Other Drugs
Do You Think You’re Different?
Questions and Answers on Sponsorship
The A.A. Group
A.A. Tradition—How It Developed
Inside A.A.
G.S.R. May Be the Most Important Job in A.A.
A Message to Correctional Professionals
A.A. as a Resource for the Health Care Professional
Members of the Clergy Ask About Alcoholics Anonymous
A.A. in Correctional Facilities
A.A. in Treatment Facilities
How A.A. Members Cooperate With Professionals
Is There an Alcoholic in Your Life?
A.A. in Your Community
Let’s Be Friendly With Our Friends
Problems Other Than Alcohol
Speaking at Non-A.A. Meetings
A Brief Guide to Alcoholics Anonymous
The Twelve Traditions Illustrated
A.A.’s Legacy of Service
If You Are a Professional, A.A. Wants to Work With You
Understanding Anonymity
Bridging the Gap—Between Treatment and A.A. Through Temporary Contact Programs
The Co-Founders of Alcoholics Anonymous
Is There an Alcoholic in the Workplace?
Twelve Steps Illustrated
This Is A.A. - Large Print version
Frequently Asked Questions About A.A. - Large-print version
Three Talks to Medical Societies by Bill W., Co-founder of A.A.
The Twelve Concepts Illustrated
Memo to an Inmate Who May Be an Alcoholic
The Jack Alexander Article About A.A.
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