A Desire to Stop Drinking

A member discusses his thoughts on singleness of purpose

It raised its ugly head again at a meeting I recently attended. Who qualifies as an AA member and who shares? Tradition Three states that "the only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking." The young man I have in mind is adamant he is only an addict, even after I talked with him. He attends AA meetings but identifies as an addict.

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