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'''Alcoholics Anonymous''' is a program created to help alcoholics on the path to recovery from [[alcoholism]].  Founded on June 10th, 1935 in Akron, [[Ohio]] by Bill W. and Dr. Bob, it utilizes a twelve step program to help those suffering from [[alcoholic drink|alcohol]] [[addiction]] to overcome their addiction, relying on [[faith]] in a "higher power". Both Wilson and Smith were members of the Oxford Group, a Christian reform movement started by Lutheran minister Frank Buchman, until about 1939 when the book "Alcoholics Anonymous" was published.   

'''Alcoholics Anonymous''' is "a band of ex-problem drinkers who make an avocation of helping other alcoholics to beat the liquor habit." [http://www.barefootsworld.net/aajalexpost1941.html] Their program was created to help alcoholics on the path to recovery from [[alcoholism]].  Founded on June 10, 1935 in Akron, [[Ohio]] by Bill W. and Dr. Bob, it utilizes a twelve step program to help those suffering from [[alcoholic drink|alcohol]] [[addiction]] to overcome their addiction, relying on [[faith]] in a "higher power."  Both Wilson and Smith were members of the Oxford Group, a Christian reform movement started by Lutheran minister Frank Buchman, until about 1939 when the book "Alcoholics Anonymous" was published.   

== The Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous ==

== The Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous ==

==The Success of 12-Step Programs==

==The Success of 12-Step Programs==

The inclusiveness and support of 12-step programs has led to the model being extended to other addictions, such as narcotics, gambling, and illicit sex.

The inclusiveness and support of 12-step programs has led to the model (and the "Anonymous" name) being extended to other addictions, such as narcotics ("Narcotics Anonymous"), gambling ("Gamblers Anonymous"), food ("Overeaters Anonymous") and illicit sex.

==Higher Power==

==Higher Power==

==See also==

==See also==

*[[Serenity Prayer]]

*[[Serenity Prayer]]

==External Links==

==External links==

http://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org/

* http://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org/

 

 

[[Category:Organizations]]

[[Category:Organizations]]