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Alcohol Abuse Support Groups
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Looking at their websites, the organisation "Alcoholics Anonymous" seems to place great emphasis on the individual's spiritual belief in god and their relationship with god. Does anyone have knowledge of this? I would appreciate some comments from anyone who has experience of AA.
Is AA a religious organisation? Is there a support group for alcohol abusers who need help, but who cannot reconcile to the idea of god? I suppose you would call these people atheists.
Is AA a religious organisation? Is there a support group for alcohol abusers who need help, but who cannot reconcile to the idea of god? I suppose you would call these people atheists.
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I am an alcoholic who has been sober now for a number of years. I would never have made it this far had it not been for AA. I have met hundreds of AA members and many do not believe in God. Your concern is a very common one, but don't let it put you off. It is more a concept of a "power greater" than the individual. For many in AA that "power" is simply the group. If you were an...
23:57 Fri 23rd Feb 2018
I am an alcoholic who has been sober now for a number of years. I would never have made it this far had it not been for AA. I have met hundreds of AA members and many do not believe in God. Your concern is a very common one, but don't let it put you off. It is more a concept of a "power greater" than the individual. For many in AA that "power" is simply the group. If you were an alcoholic like I was I beg you to keep going with an open mind and look for things you CAN relate to and not worry about the spiritual aspect of it just now. You will be with the greatest mix of people you can imagine, of many faiths and none. You will not be forced to believe anything you don't want to and you will find the power you need from others who have felt exactly as you do now. You will not be judged by anyone else and you will find true support and care from people who have experienced the relentless control of the disease of alcoholism bit found there is a solution. Very best wishes for your recovery and go to AA. I can honestly say I would be dead without AA, and am very grateful that I went to my first meeting.
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Baldric......Your opinion......which was ignorant and cruel....wasn't asked for.....give it when we are asked for our opinions on people with an alcohol problem....
Chanel asked for opinions on support groups for alcohol abusers and luckily there are abers, Hazi being one, who are able to give the information requested.....
Your meaness is nasty and hurtful......
Chanel asked for opinions on support groups for alcohol abusers and luckily there are abers, Hazi being one, who are able to give the information requested.....
Your meaness is nasty and hurtful......
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