AA District 61 Medical Community

Medical Community

Alcoholics Anonymous has adopted a policy of “cooperation but not affiliation” with other organizations, including the medical community, concerned with the problem of alcoholism. We have no opinion on issues outside A.A., and neither endorse nor oppose any causes.

It is possible that, as a member of the medical community, you have patients with a drinking problem who could benefit from A.A., if they knew it could help them. You could have a profound influence on the problem drinker. Alcoholics Anonymous strives to work with professionals who come into contact with the still-suffering alcoholic through a special committee, Cooperation with the Professional Community, or C.P.C.

Should you have questions about A.A. you might like to ask of a recovering alcoholic, we can supply an A.A. contact that would be glad to answer your questions about A.A. personally. He or she is also available to introduce your alcoholic patient to our Fellowship. C.P.C can also provide meeting schedules and general information or pamphlets about Alcoholics Anonymous to your practice at no charge. Members of A.A. would be happy to give information about how A.A. works at training sessions, board meetings, or staff meetings.

A.A. is a program of total abstinence. Anyone may attend A.A. Open Meetings, including doctors and nurses who would like more information on how Alcoholics Anonymous works. Only those with a desire to stop drinking can attend a Closed Meeting.

The following are pamphlets that can be helpful to the medical community when dealing with an alcoholic:

“A.A. at a Glance”
“This is A.A.”
“A.A. as a Resource for the Health Care Professional”
“Problems Other than Alcohol”
“The A.A. Member – Medications and Other Drugs”
“Three Talks to Medical Societies by Bill W., Co-founder of A.A.”

If you would like to request an A.A. contact for general information, supplies, or to speak with another alcoholic please contact our CPC Chairperson for AA District 61.