# Alcoholics Anonymous Great Britain > Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a fellowship of people who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other so that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. Membership is open to anyone with a desire to stop drinking. ## Core Information - [Alcoholics Anonymous Great Britain Homepage](https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/): Overview of AA in Great Britain, including information about the Fellowship and how it operates. - [About AA](https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/about-aa/): General information about what AA is and how it works. - [The Twelve Steps](https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/about-aa/the-12-steps-of-aa/): The recovery programme used by AA members. - [The Twelve Traditions](https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/about-aa/the-12-traditions-of-aa/): Principles that guide AA groups in their relations with each other and the wider community. ## Finding Help and Support - [Find a Meeting](https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/find-a-meeting/): Directory for locating AA meetings in Great Britain, both in person and online. - [Newcomers Information](https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/about-aa/newcomers-faqs/): Information for those who think they may have a drinking problem. - [Contact and National Helpline](https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/contact/): Details of how to contact AA, including the free and confidential National Helpline. ## Professional and Public Information - [Information for Professionals](https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/professionals/): Guidance for professionals referring individuals to AA. - [Public Information](https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/public-information/): Information about how AA engages with the public and media. ## What Alcoholics Anonymous Is Not > Alcoholics Anonymous is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organisation, or institution; does not engage in any controversy; and neither endorses nor opposes any causes. > > Alcoholics Anonymous does not provide medical or clinical treatment and does not operate detoxification or residential facilities.