Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from Alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for A.A. membership; we are self supporting through our own contributions. A.A. is not allied with any sect, Denomination, Politics, Organisation or Institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy; neither endorses nor opposes any causes. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other Alcoholics to achieve sobriety.

"Copyright 1947 by the A.A. Grapevine Inc."

1. Solicit membership or try to persuade anyone to join A.A. who does not want to.

2. Keep membership records or case histories.

3. Engage in or sponsor research.

4. Join counselling or social agencies, although A.A. members frequently co-operate with them.

5. Make medical or psychological diagnosis or prognosis.

6. Provide drying out or nursing services, hospitalisation, drugs or any medical or psychiatric treatment.

7. Engage in education or propaganda about alcohol.

8. Provide housing, clothes, food, jobs, money or other welfare orsocial services.

9. Provide domestic counselling.

10. Accept money for its service or any money from non A.A. sources.