Alcoholics Anonymous

For this reflection, the focus is to look closer at Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and how it works and what makes it successful. AA is a group that was a group formed for those members that are powerless over alcohol (Van Wormer, & Davis, 2013). I attended AA meetings in Cincinnati on Monday-Friday at noon. I have been attending daily since October 3rd, except for weekends. There are usually about 30 to 50 participants in each session. There are beginner’s meetings, open and closed meetings all at the

Behavior A.A. Meeting Reaction Recently, I attended an A.A. meeting, which stands for, alcoholic anonymous. The meeting I went to was located in Penfield, NY at 1601 Jackson Road, area code 14526. It was called the Yellow House. When I walked in, everyone was very welcoming and nice. Many people stared at me intensely as I entered the Yellow House. I think they thought I was a recovering alcoholic, until I explained to them later that I was there to listen and observe for a school project

alcohol. Psychologists also figured out ways to help alcoholics looking for help to stop. Alcohol can be a danger to oneself and others, and it should be treated very seriously. Addiction is the fact or condition of being addicted to a particular substance, thing, or activity. Know just imagine someone’s addiction is alcohol, drinking all day and

I attended my first 12 Step Meeting on September 20, 2016, the Women’s Serenity Group of Alcoholics Anonymous. It was held at the Providence Presbyterian Church and was an open meeting for women only. My second 12 Step Meeting was a Narcotics Anonymous Meeting on September 30, 2016. This was an open meeting at Quail Hollow Presbyterian Church called Back to Basics. My third 12 Step Meeting was an open Al-Anon Meeting held at St Matthews Catholic Church on October 3, 2016. I was very apprehensive

I spent the early evening this past Friday at an open discussion meeting of Alcoholic’s Anonymous at Boone’s own Club 12 establishment. I attended this meeting as an able-bodied young woman capable of hearing and seeing the happenings around me. The pressing concern on my mind for the evening was to consider barriers I might experience if I were attending this meeting as a deaf person. I immediately became aware upon entering the building and taking seat at a round, conference-style table arrangement

Since then, Alcoholics Anonymous is the largest and most well-known organization for alcohol problems. Members of this organization meet in groups to help one another achieve and maintain abstinence from alcohol and are encouraged to complete the 12-step program. In addition to, Narcotics Anonymous is a program designed specifically for drug addiction. Alcoholics Anonymous has increased alcohol-free days for alcohol addicts to about eighty

feeling of yet another alcohol-induced hangover. Perhaps as a result, many are also starting off the New Year with a resolution to stop drinking alcohol, as they are simply tired of the negative after-effects. Countless thousands will consider Alcoholics Anonymous and its 12-Step program to help them overcome their addiction. But, is it possible that the 12 Steps do more harm than good, and that those who join AA are simply prolonging their addiction? You may have naturally assumed that it is helpful

Alcoholics Anonymous Carrie Fisher once said, “Sometimes you can only find Heaven by slowly backing away from hell (Brainyqoute)”. When reading this quote, it reminded me of someone trying to bounce their way back from an addiction. People all over the world struggle daily with an addiction. It can be very heart breaking for some families to watch family members or friends be taken away from an addiction they have. Alcoholism is a very common addiction today and has been for years. In which in other

An Outsider’s Perspective on an Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting I was given this assignment to do as an observation on an Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting and had to write a paper on what I have observed. I did not know if I could do this without feeling self-indulgence toward the members. After speaking to a member, I could not believe the sensation of listening to that person’s short history of battling Alcoholism. I 'm glad to be there to learn their negative and positive outcomes in their lives. Group

binge drinking than are alcoholics seeking other forms of treatment.” Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is an organization that helps people overcome their addiction to alcohol. Alcoholics Anonymous does not help people break free from their addiction to alcohol. Admittedly, people think that Alcoholics Anonymous is helping people overcome their addiction. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is effective because it provides the emotional and spiritual support and fellowship many alcoholics need to achieve sobriety