History of Alcoholics Anonymous: http://www.aa.org/aatimeline

AA Grapevine: http://www.aagrapevine.org

Steps Worksheets: http://www.12step.org/tools/step-worksheets/worksheets-other-sources.html

Western Washington (District 72): http://www.area72aa.org/

Online Meetings: http://alcoholicsanonymousonline.com/

Online Service Manual: http://www.aa.org/pdf/products/en_bm-31.pdf

If you have a desire to stop drinking and your drinking is causing you problems -- or, if you have discovered that living without alcohol is uncomfortable, and you get restless, irritable or discontented when not drinking -- it is highly suggested that you find a meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous. You may discover why you feel this way.

While we stress the importance of going to AA Meetings -- AA Meetings are not the Alcoholics Anonymous program of recovery.

Recovery takes place as a result of taking the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous as presented in the book Alcoholics Anonymous.

Please don't misunderstand... Going to AA Meetings is vital for an AA Member's recovery.

AA Meetings are a place where we can reach out to each other, support each other and practice our 12th Step. And, we need the AA Meetings, to remind us what our problem is and what the solution is!

Often, one of the first signs of a sober alcoholic's relapse to drinking, is not going to meetings on a regular basis. It's can also also be a sign that they have stopped doing the other things that are keeping them sober.