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 A.A. & the Armed Services
A.A. for those serving in the Armed Services

AA Can Help

Within the Armed Services, alcoholism can have a negative impact on unit readiness and morale. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) may be able to help if there is such a problem in your organization or among others you may know. Alcoholism can strike anywhere regardless of profession, rank, age, or background.

How To Find AA

If you are a Commanding Officer, Chaplain, Medical Officer, Counselor, Welfare Worker, Friend, or anyone else who might encounter alcoholism within HM Forces, AA wants to make our program of recovery available to you. Since members of the Armed Services are often spread throughout the world, it may be helpful to know that there are AA meetings available worldwide. In some cases, groups meet on military installations or in nearby communities. If there are no meetings nearby, help may be found through Loners Internationalist, a newsletter which our loners receive all over the world. This contact, as well as letters written and received from AA members in other locations has helped many members in remote areas remain sober. For more information about Loners International, local meeting time and locations, or for presentations contact us through email links on this website at the bottom of the page or if you know someone who has a problem with drink, they can access us by email from our Homepage by clicking on the Newcomer Section.

Those who may have a problem with alcohol can attend such meetings to learn more about alcoholism and our program of recovery. They can also contact AA through the AA Helpline number (0845 7697 555) for information about local groups or so that someone might arrange to visit the caller. Additionally, this web site offers a section for newcomers to AA or those interested in learning more that includes the opportunity to email for help.

If you would like to learn more about how AA can serve the Armed Services you can arrange informational talks to Medical Officers, Chaplains, Commanding Officers, or during unit alcohol awareness training by contacting the AA General Service Office in York at (01904 644026). Literature and meeting schedules for the United Kingdom and worldwide may be requested by contacting the General Service Office.

If you are a professional and encounter alcoholism having a negative impact on your unit or individuals of any rank who could be productive and useful if they were sober, AA may be able to help. Cooperation with Professionals have been a key to the growth of AA and its ability to help the still suffering alcoholic since the beginning of the Fellowship.

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