Alcoholics Anonymous

Alcoholics Anonymous (1939) or as it is often known, the Big Book, the Basic Text for Alcoholics Anonymous was first published in 1939 and is now on its fourth edition (2001) and its 31st printing. It’s the basic text for Alcoholics Anonymous and has helped countless alcoholics recover. It details a method to beat alcoholism and provides guidance to alcoholics, their families, and their employers. It also includes personal stories of former alcoholics to inspire those seeking recovery.

• Anyone who has problems controlling alcohol in their lives
• Spouses and families of those who have an alcohol control problem
• Employers who are concerned about an employee with an alcohol control problem

AAWS or the Alcoholics Anonymous World Service is an organization that encourages people to come together to achieve sobriety. It’s made up of ordinary people who’ve realized that they can’t control alcohol and must live lives of sobriety to live normal, happy lives. It has no desire to change the world, and isn’t against alcohol per se, but strives to assist those with an alcohol control problem.