Questions and Answers Regarding Drugs and A.A. Membership
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The problem of drug addiction in its several forms lies close to us all. It stirs our deepest interest and sympathy. Many A.A. members, especially those who have suffered these particular addictions, are now asking, "What can we do about drugs--within our Fellowship, and without?" Bill W., from the pamphlet "Problems Other Than Alcohol."
Questions and Answers Regarding Drugs and A.A. Membership
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Can a nonalcoholic pill or drug addict become an A.A. member? | No |
| Can such a person be brought, as a visitor, to an open A.A. meeting for help and inspiration? | Yes |
| If so, should these nonalcoholic pill or drug users be led to believe that they have become A.A. members? | No |
| Can a pill or drug taker, who has a genuine alcoholic history, become a member of A.A.? | Yes |
A.A. is for those who have a desire to stop drinking. We welcome those who are seeking help, but the Fellowship's membership remains rooted in the alcoholic who wants recovery from alcohol.