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The Jaywalker Site
Dedicated to the 12 Steps as outlined in the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous.
International Lawyers in Alcoholics Anonymous
I.L.A.A. is a group of recovering lawyers and judges carrying the message of recovery within their profession. Their purpose is to help others out of their denial and into A.A..
Alcoholics Anonymous
Official site of the Alcoholics Anonymous World Services Inc.
Spiritual Way to Recovery
Personal stories, Recovery message board, relationship advice. (Mandatory MIDI music)
Big Book Bunch
Use these guidelines for taking the 12 steps of A.A. and learn about other sobriety topics in the Big Book.
e-AA
An electronic reference to Alcoholics Anonymous for Windows 98.
Online AA Recovery Resources
Alcoholics Anonymous information: phone numbers, meetings, and conventions.
The Recovery Zone
A complete 12 step resource site that features The Big Book of AA online in free streaming audio. Listen with either Real Player or Windows Media Player.
Online Intergroup of Alcoholics Anonymous
OIAA is composed of elected reps of all online AA groups wishing to participate. It provides support to help those groups carry the message of recovery from alcoholism.
Twelve Steps and Alcohol Anonymous
A personal experience of working the steps, in particular a discussion of step three and any that follows it.
AA Grapevine
Official international journal of Alcoholics Anonymous, widely known as - Our meeting in print.
A.A. and Alcoholism
The Fellowship (Alcoholics Anonymous) has adopted a policy of "cooperation but not affiliation" with other organizations concerned with the problem of alcoholism.
Buddhist Twelve Steps
Interpretation of the Twelve Steps of A.A. for people who do not accept western religious concepts.
Back to Basics
Books, tapes, and other resources. AA History. Calls itself a return to the original 12 step program.
Searcy's Book 2 Steps 1-9
Offers a book by an AA oldtimer on "two different proven methods on how to experience the twelve steps of Alcoholics Anonymous."
Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting Report
How one school shows the value of AA to students.
Staying Sober in Mexico City
Review of book by an anthropologist who studied Alcoholics Anonymous in Mexico City
First Edition Stories
Complete text of the personal stories from the 1939 First Edition of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous.
About A.A. - Newsletter for Professionals
AA wants to cooperate with clergy, legal, medical, correctional, employers, and others who may deal with alcoholics. By General Service Office of Alcoholics Anonymous.
Native Ameican Indian GSO
NAIGSO helps adapt Alcoholics Anonymous to the spiritual traditions of the many Indian tribes. Events. Information on creating groups.
The Primary Purpose Website
A large collection of AA information including speaker tapes (in Real Audio), recommended reading, history. Articles on "It Ain't in the Book!" and "Sponsorship."
Special Populations in Alcoholics Anonymous
AA involvement is more important to success than mere AA attendance. Study compares the extent of AA attendance of white, Hispanic, and African-American participants following psychological treatment. (PDF file requires Acrobat Reader.)
AA Speaker Tapes
Listen to recordings of AA speakers. New recordings are added on a regular basis. Others are available to download. (Requires RealAudio player.)
Working the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous
A guide to working the Steps by someone who has had long-term success through the AA program.
The Disease Concept of Alcoholism, A.A. and
This paper looks at the medical view of alcoholism as a disease. This concept was important to the development of Alcoholics Anonymous. (PDF file requires Acrobat reader.)
ICYPAA
The International Conference of Young People in Alcoholics Anonymous. For younger AA members and "anyone who has some growing to do."
International Doctors in Alcoholics Anonymous
IDAA is a group of approximately 4500 recovering health care professionals of doctorate level who help one another achieve and maintain sobriety. This website provides information and resources for prospective and current members along with their family and friends.
Glenn K Audio Tapes
Thousands of Alcoholics Anonymous, Al-Anon, and 12-step recovery convention tapes. Also CDs. Tape of the month subscriptions available.
Links Page of Recovery Information
Links to AA sites by categories: History and research, Chat rooms, Clubs, and others.
Staying Sober in Mexico City
Brief description of a book by anthropologist Stanley Brandes studies the growth of Alcoholics Anonymous in Mexico and how it has adapted to the culture.
What Churches Can Learn from AA
Article by Reverend Samual Shoemaker, an early friend of Alcoholics Anonymous. Describes AA as a life-changing fellowship.
The Counseling Profession and Alcoholics Anonymous
AA is a vital community resource. This article looks at differences between the Twelve Steps and common counseling practices. Other approaches may be of more help some clients.
Gopher State Tape Library
Alcoholics Anonymous speakers and conferences on audio tape. Also a schedule of Midwestern US and Canadian AA events, roundups, study groups
The Little Big Book Dictionary
An aid to reading the Big Book of "Alcoholics Anonymous." Words above an elementary reading level are defined according to their use in the main part of the book.
Sobriety Medallion Clip Art
Pick up your web clip art version anniversary medallion. Any number of years. It's not metal but it's free.
Baha'i View of Alcoholics Anonymous
Letters from the Universal House of Justice say that the practice of confession in the 5th Step of Alcoholics Anonymous is acceptable to followers of the Baha'i faith.
The Recovery Emporium
Offering resource links, feature articles, and automated daily readings from a variety of popular recovery group literature.
Gresham's Law and Alcoholics Anonymous
Contrasts what it calls strong, medium, and weak versions of the AA program. First of four parts with links to the rest.
The Twelve Qualities of Sponsorship
One anonymous writer's view of the spiritual relationship between a sponsor and the person being sponsored.
Big Book Step Study
Offers a step discussion meeting format based on a narrow interpretation of the Big Book. Only members who have done the steps this way may share.
Alcoholic Anonymous Bibliography
Illustrated bibliography about this 12-step program, and links to other resources.
Twelve Steps and Anonymous
An informal attempt to list groups that spun off of Alcoholics Anonymous.
Judaism and A.A.
Being a Jew need not keep anyone from participating in Alcoholics Anonymous. An interpretation of the Twelve Steps in terms of Jewish teachings.
Sober Lady - An A.A. Recovery Site
Some thoughts on AA including a personal story. Includes a collection of links that is different every time you visit. The "menu" is hidden on the left margin.
Supreme Court: No Forced Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings For Atheists.
Details a 1999 ruling by the highest court in the US that an atheist could not be compelled to attend AA meetings as a condition for probation.
Other Views
Some background of AA in terms of its religious roots and goals. Three articles that contradict the religious roots.
Summary of Alcoholics Anonymous
Profile and history of AA.
AA Speaker Tapes
Listen to recovered speakers of Alcoholics Anonymous. Bill W, Dr Bob, Chuck C, and Kip C.
Traditions CheckList
Questions to ask yourself to see if you are practicing the principles of the Twelve Traditions. From AA GrapeVine 1969 thru 1971.
Relationship of NA to AA
Narcotics Anonymous affirms that "Singleness of Purpose" is appropriate for Alcoholics Anonymous. By NA World Service Board.
Big Book Thought for the Day
Daily inspirations from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. [Requires Java]
Alcoholism and AA Recovery
One member's view of AA, the Big Book, the steps, and meetings.
P-11 Groups of Alcoholics Anonymous
P-11 Groups are twelve step Alcoholics Anonymous groups that address both alcoholism and mental illness problems. The name comes from Pamphlet P-11 "The AA Member-Medications and Other Drugs." This is a list of groups in Houston, Texas.
Dave's Big Book Workshop
An interpretation of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, it is the basis of a workshop to give insight to experienced AA members. [Articles are in RTF = Rich Text Format]
Storytelling in Alcoholics Anonymous: A Rhetorical Analysis
Abstract of a book which calls upon Bakhtinian theory to analyze storytelling in AA. Compares the practices to the Washingtonians and the Oxford Groups.
Translations of "Where is Alcoholics Anonymous?"
A project to help the traveler find the AA Fellowship wherever they might go. Translated into various languages.
Relationship Between A.A. and Al-Anon
Guideline of Alcoholics Anonymous on cooperation without affiliation with Al-Anon. Includes 1969 "Resolution of Gratitude." (PDF requires Acrobat Reader)
Cooperation Between Al-Anon and AA
Guideline of Al-Anon on cooperation without affiliation with Alcoholics Anonymous. (PDF requires Acrobat Reader)
2005 International Convention
Advanced information. The 70th anniversary of Alcoholics Anonymous will be celebrated at the 2005 International Convention of AA in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, June 30–July 3, 2005.
A.A. Public Service Announcements for Television
These 15, 20, and 30 second PSAs are available to TV stations in English, Spanish, and French. See them on the web with the appropriate browser extension.
AA History: The Biblical Roots of A.A.
Voluminous discussion, references, bibliographies to the six major roots of Alcoholics Anonymous