This page provides links to some of those that are most relevant to the newcomer.
If you would like to see one added let us know on our Contact Page.
Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.
Box 459
Grand Central Station
New York, NY 10163
www.aa.org
A Newcomer Asks
Answers many of the common questions people have about alcoholism and A.A.: What is alcoholism? What are the Twelve Steps? How can I tell if I am really an alcoholic? Informative reading for those seeking help with a drinking problem, as well as for their families and friends.
Is A.A. for You
Lists 12 questions to ask yourself if you think you may be an alcoholic. For those who think they may have a drinking problem.
Questions & Answers on Sponsorship
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.
How It Works
Rarely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed our path.
This Is A.A.
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.
Do You Think You’re Different?
Speaks to newcomers who may wonder how A.A. can work for someone “different” – black or Jewish, teenager or nearing 80, plus nine other people who tell how the A.A. program has worked for them.
Young People and A.A.
“Young People in AA” is redesigned and now contains seven new stories by young AA members. With input and feedback from young A.A. members attending recent YPAAs, this beautifully redesigned pamphlet includes colorful illustrations crafted by one of our most beloved Grapevine illustrators and debuts with much enthusiasm from all who helped to contemporize its presentation of A.A.’s message of hope – and deliver it to the Fellowship.
A.A. for the Woman
For all of these women – young, middle-aged, old, housewife, career woman, student, from affluence, from poverty, and from many social and ethnic backgrounds – the answer was the same.
Understanding Anonymity
Anonyminity is the Spiritual Foundation of all our Traditions, ever reminding us to place Principals before Personalities
Problems Other than Alcohol
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.
The 12 Steps Illustrated
An easy-to-read version of A.A.’s program of recovery: each of the Twelve Steps is explained through illustration and simplified text.