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<\/i><\/i><\/span>Do I have to sign up or register to attend AA meetings?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Just show up. If you have a drinking problem, you are welcome to attend any meeting of alcoholics anonymous held anywhere in the world! You don\u2019t need to have a doctor\u2019s note, court order, or bring a drinking resume with you. In order to attend an AA meeting all you have to do is show up.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>How much does it cost?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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There are no dues or fees for AA\u00a0membership or attendance at meetings. However, a collection basket is usually passed to give AA members an opportunity to contribute towards the expenses of the group (e.g. room rent, coffee, literature supplies, etc). No one, not even an AA\u00a0member, is obliged to contribute.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Is AA a religious organization?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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No. AA is not allied or affiliated with any religious organization.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>I\u2019m not sure if I'm an alcoholic. How can I tell?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Take the\u00a012-question test here<\/a>.\u00a0Answer them as honestly as you can. If you are still unconvinced, you are welcome to attend any AA\u00a0meeting to see if you identify with us.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>I\u2019m not an alcoholic, but i\u2019d like to know more about AA. Can I attend a meeting?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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You are welcome to any AA\u00a0meeting listed as an \u201copen\u201d format. Open meetings are noted as such in the online meeting directory.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>What if I see someone I know at an AA meeting?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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They will be there for the same reason you are. They will not disclose your identity to outsiders. At AA\u00a0you retain as much anonymity as you wish. That is why it is called alcoholics anonymous.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>If I go to an AA meeting, does that commit me to anything?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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AA\u00a0does not keep membership files or attendance records. You don\u2019t have to reveal anything about yourself. No one will bother you if you choose to not come back.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>How do I become a member of AA?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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You are a member if and when you say you are a member. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking\u2026 and many of us were not even very sure of that when we first approached AA!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>What can I expect at my first AA meeting?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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When you attend your first AA\u00a0meeting it is likely that you will be nervous. Don’t worry. Everyone there attended their first meeting at one time in their life. Try to arrive early so you can meet some people and become a bit more comfortable in the group. Stick out your hand and introduce yourself as a newcomer. Everyone will be happy to see you there. When the meeting begins you will hear people telling the story of their recovery from alcoholism, you will likely hear stories similar to yours. Don’t worry, you may be asked to introduce yourself or to share, but you are not required to. If you are too nervous just say so when asked. Try to listen, and avoid interrupting someone while they are speaking or giving direct advice to someone else in the meeting. If you are asked to share, speak about your own experience, and hope. When the meeting is over, don’t rush off. If you heard someone speaking at the meeting that really was relevant to you, ask them for their phone number – AA\u00a0members are generally more than happy to speak with a newcomer and help them find their way to their first few meetings.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>In Korean Language: Information on A.A<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Korean_About AA<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Are you an Alcoholic?<\/h2><\/a><\/div>
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Ask yourself the following questions, and answer them as honestly as you can. Read Questions<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

12 Questions Only You Can Answer<\/h2><\/a><\/div>
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Only you can decide whether you want to give AA a try \u2013 to ascertain whether or not you think it can help you. Read More<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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