What are the problems with AA?

Among the issues identified as limiting AA’s effectiveness are the movement’s preoccupation with drinking and sobriety and lack of concern for other problems. Also, the possibility is raised that AA’s insistence that its members are but “one drink away from a drunk” can become a self-fulfilling prophecy.

How do you Detach with love?

How to detach with love

1. Not giving unsolicited advice.
2. Setting boundaries.
3. Allowing others to experience the natural consequences of their actions.
4. Recognizing that your feelings and needs are valid.
5. Expressing your own opinions and feelings.
6. Taking a time-out from an unproductive or hurtful argument.

How long does it take to finish the 12 steps?

Most sponsors encourage the AA newcomer to attend 90 meetings in 90 days. That may seem like a lot and it may seem like a long time to commit to going to meetings. However, most 12-step programs, including those for people addicted to drugs, encourage new members to commit to those 90 meetings in 90 days.

How long does it take alcohol to kick in after the first sip?

According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism , alcohol enters your bloodstream as soon as you take that first sip. The effects kick in within about 10 minutes.

Is AA good for everyone?

New Review Finds Alcoholics Anonymous Is Effective, But Not For Everyone Alcoholics Anonymous may be just as good or better than scientifically proven treatments to help people quit drinking, according to a new review. But AA still doesn’t work for everyone.

How many AA members are there?

2.1 million members
Today AA claims an estimated 2.1 million members worldwide, with 1.3 million of them U.S. residents. Almost 100,000 members reside in Canada, and more than 700,000 can be found in other countries, from Uganda to Sweden to Yemen.

Who is Al-Anon for?

A. Al-Anon is for friends and relatives of Alcoholics. If you have been affected by someone elses drinking then Al-Anon is for you! By going to the following link: And placing your cursor over about us in the upper left of the screen, 3 more pull downs open.

What happened to Anon’s Family?

1. The name “Anon” is virtually unknown in any language, which suggests that Anon had no descendants. Perhaps Anon’s family suffered from hereditary infertility. It’s a well-known biological fact that if your parents had no children, it’s very likely that you won’t either.

What is the significance of Anon’s work?

Anon’s work was considered immortal in all historical ages, and it is generally quite difficult for an author to achieve immortality in his own time. Perhaps Anon inspired an ancient “school” of thinkers who later traveled far and wide disseminating his ideas. This may be true. Nobody knows.

How do I find Al-Anon group meetings?

From the board click on Al-Anon Group Meeting/Chat Room in the yellow box in upper left of the page. After clicking on the link please be patient, sometimes it takes a while for the window to open. Using a search engine such as Google, and searching for Al-Anon can find other online meetings.