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The purpose of these pages is to offer information that may further readers’ understanding of the medical, legal and social aspects of alcoholism; the severity and international scope of the illness; and the worldwide efforts being made to combat it. Publication here does not imply endorsement or affiliation. AA does not conduct or participate in research, nor does it hold any opinion on research conducted by others.

He escaped a troubled childhood by joining the army. But he couldn’t escape the bottle

In 1965, an old-timer heard the bartender say last call. Five decades later, he’s still using his ears

This old-timer saw battles all over the world, but his real foe was always within

Abandoned by a skid row father, a son struggles to make amends to him

She came to believe in a God to whom she had previously given lip service when she was drinking

Her relationship with a Higher Power deepens every day

A child of AA grows up to go home again