An inside View of AA

Just for today I won't drink! I'm from Mexico and meetings are way different from UK or USA. But it makes me happy to check commets about other partners who assist to AA meeting.

That would be cool if they would start local AA meetings around here.

Yup, I have seen it work hundreds of times. The original 12 Step are within the first 164 pages of the book Alcoholics Anonymous. I've also seen it not work for them that don't finish them 12 Steps. When and if your drinking yourself to death, why not give it a try. I'm reminded of a line in the book of " living in a new a wonderful world " yes I see it as a truly a very personal experience and that no-one can do the 12 steps for another member. We have lot's of 12 step programs today, but I recall the original as being the best idea for them that have lost their way. Some say, Do as they did and you will get what they got. Truly a good topic, hope for the best. Alcoholism kills every good in life. Thanks again for posting.

I've not been to AA before. I've had one-to-one counselling. I think I'd enjoy the meetings.

The advertisement attached to this video is for a casino interesting. I guess it's really smart if you're a casino you want to get a hold of people who have addictions

Im alcoholic i lost everything because of drinking theres no better time to stop then now

I don't know how the UK handles things, but the US system is brutal to substance abuse/non violent criminals. There's absolutely no attempt to help anyone in US prisons.

I've never seen anything so depressing. Good Lord if that isn't motivation to stop on your own nothing is.

They made Security Peeking Cameras not to allow joining

I was a bit shocked they offered this in priosn.

Game Over WOMEN

so /what is said in the meeting cannot be used in 12th Step work or as it says in the forward to the 1st Edition, it can help anyone. Gee, Alcoholism is a world epidemic...oops...hush!

Get over it,it also says we only keep what we have by giving it away

How on Earth can inmates have a drinking problem? It's not like they can get pissed every night in jail. LOL !

Alcohol the worst drug

If you are in trouble join AA

El propaganda

Some of the worst acting I’ve ever seen

I can't get well being around a bunch of sick people trying to get well... Just doesn't work for me.. Why on hell would I take any advice from a sponsor in a 12step fellowship when even they admit their life is unmanageable... It's not a Disease that makes you pick up a drink it's your attitude and behaviour towards a reaction to a situation that makes you pick up a drink.. Don't be brainwashed with excuses..

As a Psychologist and Neuropsychiatrist. I have done hours of research and every single one of their publications. My conclusion is this AA Programme is outdated, negative, depressing and will not work. I have seen members attending drunk and taking a bathroom break for top-up. Clinically, Alcohol is an antidepressant, when you do not drink, you become more and more depressed with withdrawal syndrome, anxiety, irritability, lack of self esteem and all negative thoughts in your mind. Now, at this juncture, when you are about to pick up that subconscious courage to be sober, do you sincerely want to hear depressing sordid stories? "NO" is the answer. Stay away from AA, see a medically qualified Doctor, get assistance, keep your determination and you will succeed. Use the Postive Phrase: " I AM NOT AN ALCOHOLIC, I DO NOT DRINK AT ANY COST" & STICK TO YOUR DETERMINATION.