Alcoholics Anonymous

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is an international mutual aid fellowship founded in 1935, dedicated to helping individuals achieve and maintain sobriety from alcohol through its foundational Twelve Step program. The organization operates as a non-professional, self-supporting, and peer-led entity that provides a structured recovery framework based on spiritual principles and communal support. AA is a cornerstone of the behavioral health landscape, offering a non-clinical environment that complements formal medical and psychological treatments for alcohol use disorder. The fellowship's operations are managed by Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, which oversees the publication of recovery literature and coordinates global service efforts. With a presence in nearly every country, AA remains one of the most widely recognized and utilized resources for long-term addiction recovery.