Alcoholics Anonymous

Alcoholics Anonymous Membership Survey results released

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

NEW YORK, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Results of the Alcoholics Anonymous Membership Survey have been released and are available on the A.A. website and in print.  

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Results of the Alcoholics Anonymous Membership Survey have been released and are available on the A.A. website and in print .
  • More than 6,000 A.A. members took part in a survey using random selection sampling conducted by the General Service Office in 2022.
  • Since 1968, this survey has been conducted periodically to keep members and the public informed of the current profile of the membership.
  • Survey results, information on methodology, and downloadable survey infographics can be found at aa.org/membership-survey-2022 .

New APA Poll: Most Americans Believe They’d Know How to Get Help for a Loved One Living with Addiction; Define Recovery as “Being Able to Function Better in Life”

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

“The public's recommendations for treatment indicate a level of familiarity with certain methods of recovery – mutual help groups, Alcoholics Anonymous for example, or rehab – which are well-known in popular culture.

Key Points: 
  • “The public's recommendations for treatment indicate a level of familiarity with certain methods of recovery – mutual help groups, Alcoholics Anonymous for example, or rehab – which are well-known in popular culture.
  • Younger adults were also more likely than adults 65 and older to say they would initiate a conversation with someone who’s struggling with addiction.
  • Who Do Americans Reach Out to For Addiction Help?
  • When asked who among a list of options they’d reach out to for help with a family or friend with addiction:
    53% of Americans said a doctor.

Understanding Alcoholics Anonymous and Spirituality

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023

NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Since the founding of Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) in 1935, members of all faiths, beliefs, and traditions have found common ground in and benefited from the A.A. program of recovery. The A.A. fellowship has grown and expanded around the world, reaching people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and religious traditions who have found help and hope in the A.A. spiritual program as embodied in its Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Since the founding of Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) in 1935, members of all faiths, beliefs, and traditions have found common ground in and benefited from the A.A. program of recovery.
  • It is a common misconception that Alcoholics Anonymous is a religious-based or Christian organization, but that is not the case.
  • … Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.
  • " Thus, A.A. members need not hold any sort of religious or A.A.-defined spiritual beliefs to find help for their drinking.

Recovery Centers of America Recognizes June as `Rebuild Your Life Month’ with Tips for Continuing Addiction Recovery

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Monday, June 5, 2023

“Evidence-based treatment centers represent an important first step in recovery for so many people as they begin their life after active addiction,” said RCA Chief Executive Officer J. Brian O’Neill.

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  • “Evidence-based treatment centers represent an important first step in recovery for so many people as they begin their life after active addiction,” said RCA Chief Executive Officer J. Brian O’Neill.
  • Recovery Centers of America is excited to highlight that effort throughout the month of June.”
    Now is a perfect time for those beginning recovery to reflect on the challenges they’ve faced as well as the opportunities ahead.
  • It can also help you develop healthy coping mechanisms to manage stress, triggers and other challenges with addiction recovery.
  • If you or your loved one are struggling with drug or alcohol addiction and need help, the staff at Recovery Centers of America is available 24/7.

Recovery Centers of America Confronts Fourth-Leading U.S. Preventable Cause of Death During Alcohol Awareness Month

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Thursday, April 13, 2023

The number of alcohol-related deaths each year make it the third-leading preventable cause of death in the country, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Key Points: 
  • The number of alcohol-related deaths each year make it the third-leading preventable cause of death in the country, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • National Alcohol Awareness Month , which was established in 1987 by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, is a time dedicated to raising awareness about the dangers of AUD and dependency.
  • Attend Alcohol Awareness events: Check out local events in your area during Alcohol Awareness Month.
  • If you or your loved one are struggling with drug or alcohol addiction and need help, the staff at Recovery Centers of America is here to help.

A Letter to the Media About Anonymity and a thank you from the General Service Office of Alcoholics Anonymous for continued cooperation

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023

First, we'd like to express our thanks. From the beginning of A.A. over 85 years ago, we've recognized that word-of-mouth is not enough to carry the A.A. program's message of hope and recovery to the many people still suffering from alcoholism. We've needed help -- and the media has been a vital part of this effort. Today we estimate that there are more than 2 million successfully recovering members of Alcoholics Anonymous in more than 180 countries, and much of this growth can be attributed to the willingness of journalists and media professionals around the world to take an interest in our Fellowship.

Key Points: 
  • We've needed help -- and the media has been a vital part of this effort.
  • Second, we invite your ongoing cooperation in maintaining the anonymity of A.A. members.
  • Those who are reluctant to seek our help often overcome their fear if they are confident that their anonymity will be respected.
  • We hope you will take a moment to watch a brief video on why anonymity remains a vital principle in Alcoholics Anonymous.

Members of the Hispanic Community Find Help and Hope in Alcoholics Anonymous

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Friday, October 21, 2022

NEW YORK, Oct. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Members of the Hispanic community find help and support to get and stay sober every day in meetings across the United States and Canada. Those whose first language is Spanish also have available to them an array of A.A. books, pamphlets, and other materials in Spanish—including the book Alcoholics Anonymous ("the Big Book"). The A.A. Meeting Guide app also allows users to search for Spanish-speaking meetings in their area or online.

Key Points: 
  • The Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) General Service Office offers support and publications in Spanish for members and anyone seeking help for a drinking problem.
  • NEW YORK, Oct. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Members of the Hispanic community find help and support to get and stay sober every day in meetings across the United States and Canada.
  • Those whose first language is Spanish also have available to them an array of A.A. books, pamphlets, and other materials in Spanishincluding the book Alcoholics Anonymous ("the Big Book").
  • Last year, Alcoholics Anonymous published " Hispanic Women in A.A. ," a pamphlet sharing personal stories from Spanish-speaking A.A. women from around the country that reflect both social and economic diversity.

Providence Treatment Expands Services to Boston, MA

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022

Providence Treatment understands the needs of professionals with an addiction.

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  • Providence Treatment understands the needs of professionals with an addiction.
  • Providence Treatment, a premier addiction treatment provider with two offices in the Philadelphia area, and offices in Boston, MA and Honolulu, HI, recently executed an agreement with Cigna/Evernorth to become an in-network provider to all Cigna members.
  • At present, Providence Treatment is an in-network provider with all major insurers including all Blue Cross Companies, Aetna, Quest Behavioral Health and Cigna/Evernorth.
  • Providence Treatment, a state licensed and Joint Commission accredited facility, has provided award-winning healthcare services for a wide variety of people affected by addictive use disorders.

Premier Inc. Honors Indiana Recovery Home for Women with National Award and $100,000 Prize

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022

The BreakAway, a 14-bed, residential home for women, opened in 2017 to help meet the overwhelming demand for accredited addiction treatment options in Indiana.

Key Points: 
  • The BreakAway, a 14-bed, residential home for women, opened in 2017 to help meet the overwhelming demand for accredited addiction treatment options in Indiana.
  • The utilization rate for beds at residential treatment facilities in Indiana is 106 percent compared to the national average of 79 percent.
  • Inspired by her own journey to recovery, Livingstons vision for The BreakAway is to offer an abstinence-focused, safe, positive environment where women can see hope for recovery.
  • We are proud to advance their work and honored to recognize their achievements with the 2022 Premier Cares Award.

Chill Pill is the new must-have mental health app that Gen Z girls are obsessed with

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Tuesday, May 10, 2022

Or at least that's what the founder & CEO of Chill Pill , Hayley Caddes , set out to prove when she raised over $2m for her audio peer support mental health app for Gen Z women in the summer of 2021.

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  • Or at least that's what the founder & CEO of Chill Pill , Hayley Caddes , set out to prove when she raised over $2m for her audio peer support mental health app for Gen Z women in the summer of 2021.
  • Chill Pill describes its community as a safe, online space for female-identifying, non-binary, and gender-fluid Gen Z'ers to work on their mental health.
  • "AA has been around for almost 100 years, is the most successful mental health community in the world, and is run by alcoholics, for alcoholics.
  • Chill Pill's mission is to expand the community to help millions of other young women around the world feel the same.