Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) was established in 1935 by Bill Wilson and Dr. Bob Smith, American men who were significantly influenced by a Christian organization called the Oxford Group. Central to AA ...

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Anthony B. used to get to his Alcoholics Anonymous meetings early enough to set up the folding chairs synonymous with the gatherings. For Anthony it was a small way to contribute and also spend extra ...

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For people who struggle with addiction, staying sober can be a daily challenge, even in the best of times, with a stable routine, healthy sleep schedule, and support systems that are readily ...

From 1944, Mann's AA crusade has led to the proliferation of 12-step programs across the country and celebs like Ben Affleck and Britney Spears committing to the treatment, even though its success ...

By: Lee Holley, LMSW, LCDC, PRSS and Breslyn McCrory, BA Source: northlight/Shutterstock Alcohol consumption and sales in America skyrocketed in 2020. With many restaurants and bars closed or their ...

The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA’s basic text, says, “We have ceased fighting anything or anyone.” Fighting is bad for alkies, because outrage often leads to alcohol. Maybe the people running ...

Editor’s note: This is Episode 3 of “Drunk with Power,” a four-part investigation. Syracuse, N.Y. — The Syracuse Group is one of more than 50 Alcoholics Anonymous groups in the area, but its leaders ...

Syracuse, N.Y. — At least 19 people gathered at the headquarters of a rogue Syracuse Alcoholics Anonymous group Monday evening, in likely violation of county and state orders against unnecessary ...