Thought Police
July 2014
By:
Charles J.
| Mission, Texas
An AA looks at the issue of feedback and crosstalk in meetings
About Alcoholism - Alcoholism Information, Research, and Treatment
December 1985
By:
Seth Mydans
Russian Drinkers vs. the Law
How to Pick a Winner
July 1977
By:
Anonymous
| Fort Smith, Arkansas
There are many things to look for, but one quality shines forth above all others
Around AA Items of AA Information and Experience
January 1969
By:
John L. Norris, MD
Open Letter to AA Members
Arrange That First Contact!
October 1967
By:
Reverend James P. Collins
| Elmira, New York
For the AA coming out of prison:
Adding Up the Days
January 2026
| Stories for Day Counters
By:
Sue G.
| Highlands Ranch, Colorado
Afraid and confused, this newcomer didn’t want what we have at first. But luckily, she stuck with it
Honest. Open-Minded. Willing
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Sue M. Oshawa,
| Ontario
She had 24 years sober. One day, the thought of a drink almost overwhelmed her
Walking Together, Not Alone
Web Exclusives
| Grapevine Online Exclusives
By:
Bill B.
| Broken Arrow, Okla.
His home group carried him through the hardest time of his life
Making the day count
December 2023
| Remote Communities and sober holidays
By:
Bob H.
| Binghamton, New York
When times get tough, he uses the tools he’s learned to find gratitude, share and help others
What’s With the Dress Code?
September 2023
| Young & Sober
By:
Jeff Y.
| Cleveland Heights, Ohio
Are the local small-t traditions at our meetings the same as our Twelve Traditions? A member shares his thoughts
I Don’t go It Alone
January 2023
| Spiritual Awakenings
By:
Paul W.
| Rochester, N.Y.
Once dependent on people and alcohol, he now gives his Higher Power that job
My homies
May 2022
| 60th Anniversary of the Concepts
By:
Brenda M.
| Boise, Idaho
She keeps her home group close to her heart—especially when she’s far away
Ride Share
July 2021
| The Annual Prison Issue
By:
Michelle B.
| Rossford, Ohio
Tired, worried and desperate for a meeting, a newcomer hits the road and meets an angel at the wheel
Dancing on a Pinhead
May 2020
| Getting Into General Service
By:
Nancy H.
| Laguna Woods, Calif.
Write articles on the Concepts? What on earth had she signed up for? Turns out, it opened her eyes to a whole new world
Puzzled
March 2020
| Puzzled
By:
Molly M.
| Augusta, Maine
Confused after arrests and relapses, she was finally ready to listen and put the pieces together
Time To Shake Some Hands
December 2019
| Remote Communities & Sober Holidays
By:
Kurt K.
| Lockport, N.Y.
One member says that when the treatment vans pull up, we have some work to do
Having our say
February 2019
| Stories by Our Longtime Members
By:
Russ K.
| Tampa, Florida
After their treasury went missing, a group had to hold a vote. Luckily, they’d just had an inventory
With a Compassionate Heart
October 2013
After her bathroom flooded neighboring apartments, she put the Steps to work
Room Service
March 2012
By:
W.F.
| Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
A lonely, drunken night in a hotel sends a woman onto her laptop—and a new life
Responsibility man
June 2011
By:
Joe V.
| Munsey Park, New York
The burdens of obligation transform to gifts of sobriety