Alcoholics Anonymous is a worldwide fellowship of individuals who share their experiences, strength, and hope with each other to overcome alcoholism and achieve and maintain sobriety.
Alcoholics Anonymous meetings provide a haven for people who have felt the impact of alcohol addiction to share their experiences and sobriety journey with others. The members build each other up and form a support system to help achieve and maintain long-term sobriety while teaching the importance of self-care and providing support when needed. The 12-step meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous are designed to provide ongoing support to change the destructive and compulsive behaviors that fuel the addict’s addiction. Alcoholics Anonymous was established to help people learn coping skills to maintain sobriety and continue recovery; there are AA meetings every day of the week in some geographical locations.
The goal of the 12 steps is to help bring attention to alcohol abuse and guide the person with an addiction to full recovery “one day at a time.” The purpose of 12 steps plays a significant role in determining recovery and:
Each of the 12 steps is a meditation where recovering from addiction becomes a way of life. Different types of meetings exist to provide access to a supportive community. Each member may be at a different stage of recovery as they work the 12 steps. There is even a commemoration of “time sober,” as celebrated by the awarding of chips. These chips represent different lengths of time and provide tangible recognition of the challenges they overcame.
As found on the Alcoholics Anonymous official website, the 12 steps are:
A spiritual transformation occurs as one walks the 12 steps; people develop a stronger sense of hope and possibility by sharing personal stories and influencing the supportive community. By attending meetings, even online meetings, members can appreciate a supportive philosophy through the fellowship of its members.
Based on spiritual principles that help foster the person’s strength, AA seeks to manage the members’ emotional health and ability to stay in recovery.
Because we mainly consider alcoholism and other addictions a diagnosable medical condition, there are written telltale signs that someone is experiencing an addiction, including:
As Alcoholics Anonymous has radiated its effect into the communities, numerous versions of daily or weekly meetings serve the variety of its members. Even online AA meetings are effective and safe during these times when addiction can be at its worst; basic meetings include:
“Closed” For members in a specific group of recovering addicts.
“Open” Anyone can attend, share with others, study, and observe.
“Step meetings” Celebrate recovery steps by commemorating progress through “chips” that mark the length of time sober.
“Discussion meetings” are Either speaker-based, where 1 or 2 members share at length to the group or as a group to share personal stories as much as comfortable. There are readings from the Big Book, the official text of the Twelve Steps and Traditions. Emotional health support is given to one another by not commenting but rather disclosing.
Contact Opus Health to learn more about how we put the principles of AA into practice to provide the highest quality of treatment.
At Opus Health, we are driven by the belief in the transformative power of healing and resilience. This belief guides our mission to provide compassionate, personalized care that supports every step of your journey toward well-being.
Take the first step by filling out the form below. All form submissions are 100% confidential and your policy could cover the complete cost of treatment.
Opus Health LLC is Licensed and Certified by the Department of Healthcare Services
Program Number: 300028AP Expiration Date: 03/31/2026
Program Number: 300028CP Expiration Date: 05/31/2026
https://data.chhs.ca.gov/dataset/sud-recovery-treatment-facilities
Speak with our dedicated Recovery Advocates to find the right personalized treatment approach for you.
All calls are 100% free and confidential
