Who can be a member of AA?

Anyone may attend open AA meetings. An open meeting is open to the public, while a closed meeting is for members only. Only those with a drinking problem may attend closed meetings or become AA members. People with problems other than alcoholism are eligible for AA membership only if they have a drinking problem, too.

What does Alcoholics ANONYMOuS require from every new member?

A. 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 recov- er from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking.

What is the Alcoholics Anonymous Prayer?

God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference. Not many people have heard the AA Serenity Prayer before they first attend an AA meeting…but once it’s in your life, it never leaves.

Is the serenity prayer just for alcoholics?

The 12 step Serenity Prayer is a prayer for everyone, not just alcoholics. The prayer was written by Reinhold Niebuhr and is specifically for people who want to break their bad habits, change their ways, and accept the things that cannot be changed.

What does the 7th step prayer mean?

What is Step 7 of AA? “Humbly asked Him to remove our shortcomings.” In this step, you ask your higher power or God to remove the character defects you’ve identified and accepted in the previous steps. As the defects are removed, you replace them with humility and spiritual principles.

How much does a person have to drink to be considered an alcoholic?

For women, it’s having more than three drinks a day or seven a week. For men, it’s four or more per day or 14 a week. If you drink more than the daily or weekly limit, you’re at risk. That’s not the only way to tell if you or someone you care about needs help.