Does AA have a hotline?
First and foremost, the AA hotline is available for anyone who needs help to stop drinking. If you’re looking for something more than just an AA meeting or support, such as a rehab facility or detox options, call 800-839-1686Who Answers? to speak with an addiction treatment advisor.
How does Alcoholics Anonymous help people deal with?
Alcoholics Anonymous or AA is a 12-step program and support network designed to help those with an alcohol problem stop drinking and manage their cravings. AA meetings are run by people who have been through the program themselves rather than doctors or trained counselors.
What is the official AA website?
Our official website, www.aa.org, is a great tool including pages ‘For Professionals’, ‘I’m concerned about a drinking problem’, ‘I want to know more about A.A.’, short videos, a page for International Languages, and professional newsletter About A.A. Subscriptions to AAGrapevine and La Viña are also available.
Is Alcoholics Anonymous an organization?
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a worldwide organization designed to help former alcoholics support one another throughout their recovery journey while maintaining their sobriety. The organization was founded in 1935 by Dr. Bob Smith and Bill Wilson in Akron, Ohio.
Who do you call for a drinking problem?
Are you ready to take the first step towards recovery? American Addiction Centers (AAC) may be able to help. Call us now at 1-888-744-0069 Who Answers? to learn more about your alcohol addiction treatment options. SAMHSA’s National Helpline is available 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
What is a 12 step call?
A 12 step call is an important part of the recovery process for many. Generally, an individual or group sits or speaks with somebody suffering from addiction in order to help them find recovery. A member of the twelve-step community volunteers to either speak to the struggling individual or meet with them in person.
What does AA cost?
AA has no dues or fees, so it won’t cost you anything to visit a meeting. The effect of AA can be best seen when a correct “dose” is given, typically 90 meetings in 90 days.
Which behavior is most likely to indicate alcohol abuse?
Some of the most common physical, psychological, and behavioral signs and symptoms of alcohol abuse are:
- Engaging in risky behavior, such as drunk driving.
- Being in denial about the extent of the alcohol abuse problem.
- Becoming distressed at the prospect of not having access to alcohol.
How do I know I am an alcoholic?
Experiencing temporary blackouts or short-term memory loss. Exhibiting signs of irritability and extreme mood swings. Making excuses for drinking such as to relax, deal with stress or feel normal. Choosing drinking over other responsibilities and obligations.
What is the Alcoholics Anonymous Prayer?
God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference. Not many people have heard the AA Serenity Prayer before they first attend an AA meeting…but once it’s in your life, it never leaves.
How do you get someone to stop drinking?
Things that can HELP:
- Choose a time when your loved one is not drinking and you’re both calm and focused.
- Express your concerns in a caring way.
- Encourage your loved one to open up about the reasons why they’re abusing alcohol.
- Consider staging a family meeting or an intervention if you’d rather not go it alone.
Is there a 24 hour hotline for Alcoholics Anonymous?
The 24-hour hotlines maintained by Alcoholics Anonymous are available in many communities around the world. In areas not served by a local AA group, AA’s toll-free numbers can put anyone concerned about drinking in touch with people who can help.
Where can I find an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting?
There are Alcoholics Anonymous meetings in over 20 towns in the five Counties of Essex, Hamilton, Saratoga, Warren and Washington. AA District 13 maintains a local 24/7 hotline at (518) 463-0906. If you think you may need help, you may call the hotline or visit any AA meeting at any time.
What happens when you call the AA hotline?
When you call the hotline, you’ll be connected with an AA member who can talk to you about your current situation and help you the best that they can. The AA member you speak with will have been sober for at least a year and working AA’s Twelve Step program.
Where are the AA meetings in the Adirondacks?
Southeastern Adirondacks District 13 of Alcoholics Anonymous has AA meetings in Glens Falls, Queensbury, Hudson Falls, Lake George, Minerva, Ticonderoga, and Schroon Lake regions. There are Alcoholics Anonymous meetings in over 20 towns in the five Counties of Essex, Hamilton, Saratoga, Warren and Washington.