AA Pamphlets
P-42 – A Brief Guide to Alcoholics Anonymous
Originally designed for use in schools, this folder also lends itself to other P.I. purposes. In simple language, it describes our program and offers general information on A.A.
F-166 – A Brief History of the Big Book
In May 1938, when Bill W. began work on the first draft of what is now the Big Book, Alcoholics Anonymous, in New York City and Newark, New Jersey, he had been sober about three and a half years. Dr. Bob was sober a few months less than three years, and the other 100 early members who contributed in one way or another to the writing of the book had been sober for periods ranging from a couple of years to a couple of months.
P-50 – A.A. and the Armed Services
Personal stories tell how men or women in the military—any rank, any age—can beat a drinking problem through A.A.
A.A.’s Archives consist of any historical collection at the level of the group, district, area, intergroup/central office, region, or General Service Office. In July 1973, the General Service Board formed the trustees’ Archives Committee.
A.A. as a Resource for the Health Care Professional
Gives information about the Fellowship and describes some approaches that health care professionals use in referring problem drinkers to A.A. Revision of “A.A. as a Resource for the Medical Profession.”
Flyer condensing facts on the Fellowship.
This booklet has been prepared to help provide basic informational material on the A.A. Fellowship, and in response to requests for data in a ready reference format.
A.A. for Alcoholics with Mental Health Issues – and their sponsors
Also included in this pamphlet are the perspectives of five A.A. members with long-term sobriety who have worked closely as sponsors with alcoholics who have mental health issues, helping them to gain and maintain sobriety in A.A. And at the end of this pamphlet is an Afterword, based on solid A.A. and medical experience, aimed at helping A.A. members find the right balance regarding prescribed medication and minimizing the risk of relapse.
P-51 – A.A. for the Black and African American Alcoholic
Personal stories of finding sobriety and a new way of life in Alcoholics Anonymous.
P-21 – A.A. for the Native North American
Addressed to Native American A.A. members; also contains some of their stories.
P-22 – A.A. for the Older Alcoholic—Never Too Late
A revision of “Time to Start Living,” relates the stories of eight men and women who came to A.A. after 60. Large-print.
P-52 – A.A. Grapevine and La Viña: Our Meetings in Print
Provides basic information on the Grapevine magazine.
Informal guide tells how a group works most effectively, how a new group can be started, and how each group can be linked to A.A. as a whole.
Description of the role and responsibilities of a group treasurer.
P-26 – A.A. in Correctional Facilities
Experience based on the functioning of A.A. groups in prisons, with institutional opinions recommending A.A. as a helpful ally.
P-27 – A.A. in Treatment Settings
Shares experience of treatment facility administrators and of A.A.s who have carried the message into these facilities.
Six-page folder explains how A.A. is geared to work in any community to help alcoholics. Prepared especially to help groups, central offices, and P.I. committees interpret A.A. to the community.
Summarizes the latest survey of membership in the U.S. and Canada: who A.A.s are (age, sex, occupation) and how they got to A.A.
P-11 – A.A. Member—Medications and Other Drugs
The A.A. Member—Medications and Other Drugs — Report from a group of doctors in Alcoholics Anonymous. A.A. members share their experience with medications and other drugs.
F-183 – A.A. Temporary Contact/Bridging the Gap Request – For A.A.s on the INSIDE
Part of Bridging the Gap between an individual in a facility and A.A. is the Temporary Contact Program, which is designed to help the alcoholic in an alcoholism treatment program make that transition.
F-184 – A.A. Temporary Contact/Bridging the Gap Volunteer – OUTSIDE
The Bridging the Gap Program, or BTG, connects the new member being discharged from a facility to A.A. in their community. You are being asked to be that connection, what is called a Temporary Contact.
P-17 – A.A. Tradition—How It Developed
Bill W.’s 1946–47 Grapevine articles on the Traditions trace the evolution of principles for A.A. unity and growth.
P-44 – A.A.’s Legacy of Service
In this foreword to The A.A. Service Manual, Bill W. describes the beginnings of group and general services, the origin of the Traditions, and the birth of the Conference.
P-83 – Access to A.A.: Members Share on Overcoming Barriers
This pamphlet includes the experience of A.A. members who are hearing and visually impaired, housebound, chronically ill, or disabled due to brain damage or stroke. Their stories tell how they found A.A. and are living new and productive lives free from alcohol.
P-49 – Bridging the Gap—Between Treatment and A.A. Through Contact Programs
An 8-page pamphlet for A.A.s who carry the message into treatment facilities.
F-5 – Carrying the Message into Correctional Facilities
Basic information for A.A.s who speak in correctional facilities.
P-45 – Circles of Love and Service
This leaflet outlines our service structure in full-color diagrams.
P-53 – Co-Founders of Alcoholics Anonymous
Brief biographical sketches of Bill W. and Dr. Bob, together with their last major talks.
Country-to-Country Sponsorship
Country-to-country sponsorship is a worldwide action of A.A.s helping to carry the message to countries where A.A. is new and developing
P-13 – Do You Think You’re Different?
Speaks to newcomers who may wonder how A.A. can work for someone “different”—black or Jewish, teenager or nearing 80, plus nine other people who tell how the A.A. program has worked for them.
P-57 – Frequently Asked Questions About A.A. – Large-print version
(Formerly 44 Questions) – Answers the questions most frequently asked about A.A. by alcoholics seeking help, as well as by their families and friends.
P-2 – Frequently Asked Questions About A.A. – (Formerly 44 Questions)
Answers the questions most frequently asked about A.A. by alcoholics seeking help, as well as by their families and friends.
P-19 – G.S.R. Your group’s link to A.A. as a whole
For a new general service representative, this leaflet outlines responsibilities and useful sources of information; for a group, what to keep in mind when electing a G.S.R.
F-59 – General Service Offices, Central Offices, Intergroups, and Answering Services Overseas
All directories are confidential and are available to A.A. members only.
P-29 – How A.A. Members Cooperate With Professionals
Answers specific queries on working within A.A. Traditions.