Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of people who share their 
experience, strength and hope with each other that they may 
solve their common problem and help others to recover from 
alcoholism. 
The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. 
There are no dues or fees for A.A. membership; we are self- 
supporting through our own contributions. A.A. is not allied with 
any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution; does 
not wish to engage in any controversy, neither endorses nor 
opposes any causes. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and 
help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety. 
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