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About AA

“If you want to keep drinking, that’s your business. But if you want to stop… AA can help.”

What is Alcoholics Anonymous?

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of people who come together to solve their drinking problem and help other alcoholics achieve sobriety. It doesn’t cost anything to join AA. There are no age or education requirements to participate. Membership is open to anyone who wants to do something about their drinking problem.

We have no desire to reform the world or take alcohol off the shelves. We are not connected to any group, cause, or religious denomination.

We welcome new members but do not recruit them. We don’t impose our program on anyone – we share our experience with drinking and our recovery stories when we are asked to do so. Connecting with other alcoholics helps us stay sober.

About AA

AA Meetings

The purpose of meetings is for AA members to “share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.”

There are many different kinds of AA meetings. Some include a talk by a sober member, recounting his or her personal experiences about what life was like while drinking, what happened to get them to AA, and what life is like in sobriety. We call this sharing our “Experience, Strength and Hope.” Other kinds of meetings include reading and/or discussion of the book Alcoholics Anonymous.

AA is not a religious organization, although some meetings happen to take place in churches. Some are in community centers, clubhouses, hospitals, or even outdoors. There are A.A. meetings all across New Hampshire, and virtual meetings you can attend from anywhere in the world. Attend a meeting – give it a try! All AA meetings follow the same Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, but each meeting will have a unique local flavor. By attending different types of meetings, with different formats, you will find out what feels most comfortable for you.

If you love what you find, come back! If you aren’t sure, try another one. Each group is different and it might take a few meetings before you find one where you feel really comfortable!

Learn More About Meetings

Here are two easy ways to find a meeting:

Find a meeting in New Hampshire on the NHAA Meetings listing.
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Download the Meeting Guide App

The AA Program of Recovery

The fellowship of Alcoholics Anonymous started in 1935 when two alcoholics, Bill W. and Dr. Bob, met in Akron, Ohio. In 1939, the first publishing of the book Alcoholics Anonymous was released. The book contains the ‘program of recovery’ and stories from our co-founders and other AA members.

In addition to attending meetings, many members choose to ask another alcoholic with the necessary experience (a sponsor) to serve as a guide through the process. Our proven solution to alcoholism has helped millions of people recover and live full and useful lives, free of alcohol.

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