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Too much booze and a nasty fistfight got this 20-year-old mother a one-way ticket to a psych ward

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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.

Survey Reveals 'Lost Decade' Between Disorder Onset and Treatment

Talking about the God stuff with skeptical beginners

The story of one of the pioneer "wives' groups"--now part of the Al-Anon Family Group Set-up--is here chronicled by one of its founders.

The first of a series of "Beginners' Meetings"--to run from time to time--for newcomers to AA sobriety.