About Alcoholic Anonymous

Statement

The book Alcoholics Anonymous, the basic text of A.A., says:

"We alcoholics are men and women who lost the ability to control our drinking. We know that no real alcoholic ever recovers control. All of us felt at times that we were regaining control, but such intervals - usually brief - were inevitably followed by still less control, which led in time to pitiful and incomprehensible de-moralisation."

A brief history of A.A. in New Zealand

Ian MacE., was the first member of A.A. in New Zealand. He had tried every known treatment for his drinking problem without success. In the latter part of the 1945 Ian admitted himself to the Nelson Psychiatric Hospital.

How we work

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.

Policies

Singleness of purpose and problems other than alcohol

Alcoholism and drug addiction are often referred to as "substance abuse" or "chemical dependency." Alcoholics and non-alcoholic’s are, therefore, sometimes introduced to A.A. and encouraged to attend A.A. meetings. Anyone may attend open A.A. meetings. But only those with a drinking problem may attend closed meetings or become A.A. members. People with problems other than alcoholism are eligible for A.A. membership only if they have a drinking problem. Read more: Policies

TV Advertisements

Alcoholics Anonymous New Zealand have produced a number or television advertisements targeted at both men and women.

You can either view below or visit our Channel on You Tube to view in full screen mode.