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AA Resources

• Alcoholics Anonymous: Washington Area Intergroup Association (WAIA) -  WAIA is the official online resource for Alcoholics Anonymous in the Nation's Capital.  Local Phone: (202) 966-9115
• Alcoholics Anonymous -  The official A.A. World Services and General Service Office website contains information on A.A. in English, Spanish and French. Included in this site are the A.A. Fact File and many on-line versions of A.A. pamphlets.
• AA Grapevine -  The Grapevine is the international journal of Alcoholics Anonymous. It is sometimes referred to as A.A.'s Meeting in Print. This site contains general Grapevine information including article submission policies and A.A. historical information.
• AA Intergroup Phone Numbers and Websites -  An "intergroup" (sometimes referred to as a “central office”) is an A.A. service office supported by A.A. groups established to help carry the A.A. message. This site has a list of AA Intergroup Phone Numbers and other resources available online.
• AA Speaker Tapes - a large collection of recordings, available for download or on-line listening, including such favorites as some of Bill W.'s original speeches and Joe and Charlie's “The Big Book Comes Alive”.
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  Big Book Links

  • 4th Edition Big Book -  Complete text of Alcoholics Anonymous is available in English, French.
  • The Big Book Web Site -  Good for on-screen reading. Includes the "Personal Stories" from the First Edition.
  • The Big Book Comes Alive - a large collection of recordings (Real Audio format) including Joe and Charlie's “The Big Book Comes Alive”.  Joe and Charlie's Big Book study can also be downloaded (MP3 format) from XA Speakers.
  • Big Book Concordance - An index to every word in the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous.
  • Big Book Dictionary and Glossary - Line-by-line glossary of the Big Book.
  • Big Book Search Engine - Unofficial Big Book Search site.
  • Big Book Study Guide - With emphasis upon Principles before Personalities, this Study Guide, written by Ken W., a member of A.A. for more than 50 years, is dedicated to those who want recovery from alcoholism, but have trouble with the word “God”.
  • How the Big Book Was Put Together - Reprint of a talk given by Bill W in 1954.
  • That Ain't in the Book! - “We hear a lot of stuff said in meetings that can't be reconciled with the program as described in the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous”. This site lists the corresponding page and paragraph from the Big Book that deals with a particular subject.
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• Deaf & Hard of Hearing AA 12 Step Recovery Resources  -  Links to AA Central Offices, Intergroups, and Answering Services for US and Canada with TTY Equipment, Treatment Centers AA Cooperation With Treatment Facilities (CTF), articles, books and videos. Links to worldwide resources for family and friends of alcoholics.
• GSO Watch - This site serves as a watch-dog over what Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc. is doing and not doing regarding AA Traditions and AA principles. Much of the information contained on this site has been tried to be suppressed from A.A. members.
• How It (An AA Group) Works - Rarely have we seen a group fail that has thoroughly followed AA's Traditions.
• The Original “How it Works” - You'll find some of the wording very interesting.
• The Jaywalker Site -  Excellent resources, including a downloadable 4th Step Guide (plus an inventory for groups) as well as “Big Book Twelve Step Guides”, an interesting look at the Promises and the Carl Jung to Bill Wilson letter. Check this site out!
• Online Intergroup of Alcoholics Anonymous -  The Online Intergroup of Alcoholics Anonymous was formed to serve all online A.A. Here you will get information on A.A., email & real-time meetings, events & conventions.
• Silkworth dot Net -  Named after Dr. William Duncan Silkworth, this site has oodles of information.
• 12 Concepts Checklist - Additional information about the Concepts can be found in the A.A. Service Manual/Twelve Concepts for World Service and the Twelve Concepts Illustrated pamphlet.
• 12-Step Guide -  Not conference approved, but pretty good stuff!
• The 12 Traditions of AA - Another Look at the 12 Traditions of AA.
• 12 Traditions Checklist - “These questions were originally published in the AA Grapevine in conjunction with a series on the Twelve Traditions that began in November 1969 and ran through September 1971. While they were originally intended primarily for individual use, many AA groups have since used them as a basis for wider discussion”.

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• AA History and Archives -  Archives International consists of historians, authors and archivists that have amassed a collection of AA's roots and history.

• AA History and Trivia - This is an excellent site maintained by the excellent AA archivist and historian Doug B.
• AA History of Maryland & Baltimore -  The West Baltimore of Alcoholics Anonymous has a great site featuring the early history of Baltimore and Maryland. Included on this page are articles from the media and a discussion on why learning AA history is a good idea.
• AA History in Photos -  a photographic journey of Alcoholics Anonymous through its history...
• AA History by Mitchell K. -  Why Study AA History? This site looks at the roots of the granddaddy of 12-step programs and why it is important to remember them.
• AA - Index of AA History Pages -  A comprehensive site providing links to AA history sites by AA historian and archivist Bill L.
• Akron Archives -  Official archives of the Akron Intergroup of Alcoholics Anonymous. Includes photos and map of local historical sites, information for AA archivists, virtual tour of the Archives display room.
• Akron Manual (Part 1) - Historic pamphlet given to newcomers in the early days of Alcoholics Anonymous. Be grateful things have changed.
• Akron Manual (Part 2) - Conclusion of historic pamphlet given to newcomers in the early days of Alcoholics Anonymous.
• Bill W. at Guest House  -  A talk delivered by Bill W. at Guest House, a treatment center for alcoholic priests in Lake Orion, Michigan shortly before his death, possibly in 1968 or 1969.
• Bill W's Obituary - New York Times News Service article on the passing of A.A. co-founder Bill W on Sunday, January 24, 1971.
• The Circle and Triangle in AA -  Background on the politics, legal proceedings and why AA could not copyright the symbol.
• The Cleveland Plain Dealer Articles -  These articles from October-November 1939 appeared in the main Cleveland newspaper, the Plain Dealer, just five months after the first A.A. group was formed in Cleveland.
• Cybriety Org's AA History Website -  A great site stocked with loads of AA history and recovery links.
• Dick B Articles on A.A. History - Dick B's materials are focused on a Christian perspective.
• Serenity Found -  Wealth of information on AA History and articles by the founders and others associated with the early days of A.A.
• Wikipedia: Alcoholics Anonymous - Yep, there's even a wikipedia on AA History.
• The Wilson House -  The Wilson House site gives a brief tour on Bill Wilson's house in East Dorset, Vermont.

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• ACA in Cyberspace -  Self Help, Recovery and Support Information for Adult Children.
• Alanon / Alateen -  The official Web Page of Alanon and Alateen. Support for family members of alcoholics and addicts including meeting information, literature, professional resources, hope and help.  Local Phone: (202) 882-1334
  • Al-Anon of Northern Virginia -  Local Phone: (703) 764-0476, or toll-free (877) 339-8350
  • What is Alanon? -  An informational site about Al-Anon Family Groups.
• Adult Children of Alcoholics  -  12-Step program of women & men who meet to share childhood experiences while growing up in alcoholic or otherwise dysfunctional homes.
• Codependent's Anonymous -  The official site of Codependent's Anonymous.

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• Chemically Dependent Anonymous(CDA) -  CDA ideals entirely with the disease of addiction. We of CDA do not make distinctions in the recovery process based on any particular substance, believing that the addictive-compulsive usage of chemicals is the core of our disease and the use of any mood-changing chemical will result in relapse.
• Crystal Meth Anonymous (CMA) -  CMA is a fellowship of men and women for whom all drugs, specifically Crystal Meth, have become a problem. The site provides the user with basic information about CMA, and their goals, and the twelve-step personal recovery plan.
• Cocaine Anonymous -  Cocaine Anonymous, a mainstream 12-Step Fellowship, using the A.A. book (with permission) as its basic text, is open to all persons who state a desire to stop using cocaine, including "crack" cocaine, as well as all other mind-altering substances. They have been in existence since 1982, and currently have over 2,000 weekly meetings in North America and England.
• Marijuana Anonymous -  Marijuana Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share our experience, strength, and hope with each other that we may solve our common problem and help others to recover from marijuana addiction.
• Narcotics Anonymous -  World Service Office of Narcotics Anonymous. Basic NA information, help-line, regional and area links, periodicals, reports, editorial archives, professional networking, group and committee registrations, committee guidelines. Local Phone: 202-399-5316
• Narcotics Anonymous History Page - This is a directory of many important NA history sites.

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• Debtors Anonymous -  The official site of Debtor's Anonymous.  Local Phone: 202-319-0229
• Dual Recovery Anonymous -  Dual Recovery Anonymous is an independent, twelve step, self-help organization for people with a dual diagnosis (i.e. A psychiatric diagnosis and a substance abuse diagnosis which may include both drugs and alcohol). Toll Free Phone: 1-877-883-2332
• Gay 12-Step Page -  A 12-step based website for Gays and Lesbians in recovery.
• Gamblers Anonymous -  The official site of Gamblers Anonymous, 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 a gambling problem. Local Phone: 301-961-1313
• Jewish Alcoholics, Chemically Dependent Persons, and Significant Others (JACS)  -  JACS, an organization led by volunteers, is dedicated to encourage and assist Jewish alcoholics, chemically dependent persons and their families, friends and associates to explore recovery in a nurturing Jewish environment by conducting retreats and other events that provide support to Jews in recovery.
• NYC Alcoholism/Addiction and Gay-Related Links -  Features gay meeting lists for the New York area, alcoholism/addiction and gay-related links.
• Overeaters Anonymous -  The official site of Overeater's Anonymous - a Fellowship of individuals who, through shared experience, strength and hope, are recovering from compulsive overeating. We welcome everyone who wants to stop eating compulsively.
• Recoveries Anonymous  -  Recoveries Anonymous is a Twelve Step Fellowship designed especially for those who have searched for recovery in other programs but have thus far not found it, as well as for those who may have found some recovery but feel that something is still missing from their lives, their program and their recoveries.
• Sexual Compulsives Anonymous - The official site of Sexual Compulsives Anonymous (SCA). SCA is a 12-Step fellowship, inclusive of all sexual orientations, open to anyone with a desire to recover from sexual compulsion.  Local Phone: 202-736-3736
• Sex & Love Addicts Anonymous - The official site of Sex & Love Addicts Anonymous. This is a Twelve Step - Twelve Tradition oriented fellowship based on the model pioneered by Alcoholics Anonymous.
• Sober Dykes Hope Page - Information and Resources for women in recovery for substance abuse and their families. Message boards, chat room, meetings and more.
• Sobriety and Recovery Resources - Links to personal stories and a variety of sobriety and recovery sites.
• The West Side Club  - A 12 Step Club located in Georgetown (Washington DC). Local Phone: (202) 363-1179
• Wharf Rat Website  -  A recovery site for sober and clean Deadheads. The Wharf Rats have created a supportive community for folks who want to put their substance abuse, but not their enjoyment of the Dead, behind them. Online meetings, list-serv, discussion boards, sobriety and dead-related information can be found here.

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• IAC Roundup List -  The IAC maintains a comprehensive list of Roundup information and events.
• Atlanta Roundup - “Hotlanta's” annual roundup.
• Big Apple Roundup - The 26th Annual Big Apple Roundup takes place in New York City during Thanksgiving weekend.
• The Capital Roundup -  Washington DC's annual roundup of gay and lesbian members of Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon.
• Florida Roundup - March 14 thru 18, 2007
• Living Sober - San Francisco's annual roundup.
• Philadelphia Roundup
• Provincetown MA Roundup
• Rehoboth Beach Roundup - Rehoboth Beach's Annual Roundup - Februrary 16 - 18, 2007