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Members of Alcoholism Anonymous (Alc-A) are usually former and or current members of Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.). Primarily those who have dealt with continuous relapse or an inability to refrain from the drink for more than 90-days or so at a time.

It is good to note again what the definition of relapse is:

Relapse

verb (of someone suffering from a disease) suffer deterioration after a period of improvementnoun a deterioration in someone’s state of health after a temporary improvement

We are not diseased...

Alc-A definition:

*Relapse

when someone with alcoholism drinks after committing to remain sober (an automatic action usually uncontrollable by the very nature of their biological chemistry)

As of July 30th, 2021, the only known way to consistently overcome the craving for a drink is regular interaction with those with the same chemistry. If this practice becomes instinctive and routine, long-term—if not permanent, sobriety can be achieved.

Our primary principle:

We wish not to drink,by supporting others who want the same,and we repeat this daily.

Reminders:

Relapse is dangerous; you may hurt someone or yourself. Take precautions if you choose to drink.Relapse is not our fault; please stick with us as one’s relapse may help prevent us from relapsing.Cravings will frequently occur for most, and they will pass for all.We need to hear each other’s experiences regularly to get through a craving consistently. Over time, the cravings will dissipate.

We Beliefs:

We don’t believe that alcoholism has anything to do with a spiritual ailment, lack of willpower, not being right with God, or disease.We do not assume there is or will be a cure for alcoholism because we don’t think it is an illness—that is, we simply believe it to be a chemistry of the brain that is not average.We seek not for a solution, only abstinence.We do not discourage members from attending A.A. or other religious and or spiritual programs. We only forbid such topics from being discussed inside and outside our meetings.We believe that the desire to drink and the results from drinking is nothing more than an uncontrollable chemical reaction that can be tapered by grouping with others that share the same chemical relation in their brain.We believe that regular interaction with others who have alcoholism who are actively trying to stay sober is the only consistent solution to long-term abstinence. This could be as simple as a walk in the park with another or going to a meeting. One does not need to get a college degree on twelve steppings to stay sober and be happy.We Do not believe in 12-step programs as a solution for alcoholism—not that we discourage it, and we do think it is beneficial for the addicts and can be helpful for anyone, really. We only believe that it is not a solution to preventing or stopping a chemical reaction.We highly discourage the act of “amends,” which is often misdefined. The idea that one should go and confess or apologize for the evil they did when it is not their fault is not healthy. We have seen this step send too many people to relapse and die or be incarcerated. It isn’t one’s fault for drinking or what they did while drinking. We don’t burn people with schizophrenia at the stake anymore, and we shouldn’t punish someone for not being diagnosed as an alcoholic before ever picking up their first drink of alcohol.Finally, we believe, above all else, that the first step to staying sober is acceptance.One may say: I accept that my brain is chemically balanced different than others. Hell, if Einstein’s brain were normal, we wouldn’t have microwaves!Or: I accept that others are uncomfortable with me because they do not understand, and it is not my job to make them understand.If I accept everything for what it is and people for who they are, I no longer have any problems.

We like to remind ourselves: If someone is upset with us because of our actio