The AA Preamble Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of people who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for AA membership; we are self-supporting through our own contributions. A.A. is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization, or institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy; neither endorses nor opposes any causes. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.Copyright © 2021 The AA Grapevine, Inc. District 1 AA Group Websites Quad Cities AA Group Sheffield AA Group From AA World Services 2025 Catalog of AA Literature and Other Items (pdf) From Technology in AA Does Alcoholics Anonymous Work? (video)