Need help with a drinking problem? A.A. has a solution. That isn't an empty promise. A.A. has been helping alcoholics recover for more than 80 years. A.A.'s program of recovery is built on …

Jul 28, 2025 · Learn more about the five types of alcoholics, from young adult alcoholics to chronic severe alcoholics.

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a global, peer-led mutual-aid fellowship focused on abstinence-based recovery from alcoholism through its spiritually inclined Twelve Steps. [1] AA's Twelve …

May 18, 2022 · Alcohol use disorder includes a level of drinking that's sometimes called alcoholism. Unhealthy alcohol use includes any alcohol use that puts your health or safety at …

Dec 10, 2025 · Common traits of alcohol use disorder include losing control over drinking and hiding alcohol use. The word 'alcoholic' is still widely used in everyday language to describe a …

Jul 4, 2023 · Alcohol use disorder (formerly known as alcoholism) is a form of substance use disorder. Changes in the brain make it difficult to reduce or stop alcohol use, but treatment can …

Jun 11, 2024 · Alcohol use disorder (sometimes called alcoholism) is a common medical condition. In this disorder, people can’t stop drinking, even when drinking affects their health, …

May 15, 2024 · Alcoholism, now known as alcohol use disorder, is a condition in which a person has a desire or physical need to consume alcohol. Treatment can include counseling, …

Dear Families and Friends of Alcoholics, The groups listed on this page may be meeting in‑person, in‑person with electronic access (hybrid), or electronically. We encourage …

National surveys show that millions of Americans have AUD. What Increases the Risk for Alcohol Use Disorder? A person’s risk for developing AUD depends in part on how much, how often, …