What is the only requirment for membership in Alcoholics Anonymous?

peasypod

I'm thinking this would be the same for any organization designed to help people to help themselves to a better life, whether it be alcohol abuse, or narcotics---A desire to stop their habit. Sep 05 06, 5:39 PM

zbeckabee

The only requirment for AA membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for AA membership; we are self-supporting through our own contributions. http://www.aamonterey.org/about/about.html Sep 05 06, 5:42 PM

FuturePirate

You have to have a drinking problem (serious or not serious). Sep 05 06, 6:23 PM

What-A-Mess

A desire to stop drinking. As the AA preamble states. Here is the Official website http://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org/en_results.cfm?action=search http://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org/en_results.cfm?action=search Sep 05 06, 9:08 PM

Lilady

The most important requirement: You must admit that you are an alcoholic! That's the first step in getting help. Many alcoholics think they can quit drinking whenever they get ready. Sadly, that isn't the case. Most will not admit they have a problem. So admitting and recognizing they have a problem is the most crucial step one can take in getting help with AA. Sep 05 06, 9:27 PM

What-A-Mess

Amen, Lilady. Sep 05 06, 9:29 PM

skysmom65

Lilady: You must admit you are alcoholic is not a requirement for membership. There is but one requirment and that is, "a desire to stop drinking." Admitting you are powerless over alcohol (admitting being an alcoholic) and your life has become unmanagable is the first step of the twelve steps. Sep 05 06, 10:06 PM

What-A-Mess

Admitting one is an alcoholic is only the beginning of the First Step. Admitting that life has become unmanageable is the true beginning of making a change. Many persons can not get sober or stay sober because they have never truly believed that their life, under the influence, stinks. Sep 05 06, 11:22 PM