Gamblers Anonymous

Introduction Alcoholics Anonymous also known as AA is a place of fellowship for individuals who are entering recovery or in long term recovery from alcohol. Men and women are able to share their experiences as it relates to alcohol use. This allow them to express their feelings about their strengths, weakness, and hope for change. During this process individuals are able to come together in hopes of solving a common problem among other recovering from alcoholism. AA memberships are free.…

both with each other The meeting started with one of the AA members reading some sort of Alcoholic Anonymous definition that despite its short length I cannot reconcile a 100%; but it included a phrases that basically said that an AA member acknowledges that the alcohol took over them and that they couldn’t control it without help. The meeting continued with a portion read out of the Alcohol Anonymous book, which they call the BIG BOOK. The passage of the day was a portion of Chapter 5 it…

Growing up in a loving home is something most would typically wish for. Growing up in a loving home and feeling unworthy of that love may seem a living nightmare. From a young age I always felt as though there was something intuitively wrong, whether it was not meeting expectation or being unable to complete a task the way I perceived it should have been. There was always this impending need for more from myself, that for some reason I could never fill. That all changed when I found the one…

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a self-help program consisting of alcoholics and recovering alcoholics. These peers who have experienced similar troubles involving alcohol, come together to seek support, guidance, and provide encouragement from one another. The group discusses past experiences, future concerns, problems, feelings and coping techniques. AA meetings are judgment free and are based off a fellowship, so people know they 're not alone on their journey. AA recognizes alcoholism as an…

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a support group that reaches out to those who have an addiction to alcohol in order to bring them to sobriety and change their lives for the better. One of the Alcoholics Anonymous meetings offered in the city of Mount Vernon is held at Faith Lutheran Church. Attending this meeting allowed me to gain a greater understanding of the struggle of alcohol addiction and the recovery process, and has highlighted the tremendous impact that AA has made on thousands of lives…

Harold Hughes By: Kaela Feltz Harold Hughes was a man of many things; a soldier, Governor, Senator and Christian. Although he had many strengths, he had one surpassing weakness. He was an alcoholic. However, he was one who decided to not let his weakness define him and fight against alcoholism. If he had not done this, he would not have been able to create help for people who have the same problem he did or minister to those needing the gospel. He is proof that even though it seems too late…

Sobriety to alcoholics or addicts in particular can be one of the hardest goals to accomplish. On July 3rd, 2016, I stepped into my close friends’ first AA meeting. Alcohol and Narcotics Anonymous meetings are for any addict who wants to recover from the disease of addiction. My close friend was suffering from the addiction of alcohol and marijuana. To help him, I went to the meeting with him to make him feel comfortable. People turn to AA/NA meetings to fulfill their wishes of sobriety, and to…

attending Alcoholics Anonymous meting but during the meeting that I witnessed it was no since of mistrust, or unwillingness to share and everyone seemed very safe in the group. It was even like a running joke that I like you guys so much I enjoy spending time with y’all out of Alcoholics Anonymous. With any relationship where you have you be open and honest, a working relationships is needed. As been stated that one person can’t share their entire life story…

Contingent or Alcoholic Squadron that had a main goal of helping people with alcohol addiction. As Kevin Hinchliffe specified on his journal article called, “The Sacred Addiction: Exploring The Spiritual And Psychological Components Of Alcoholic Anonymous”. Later, the organization uses a method called the 12 steps program, which included the meetings, the psychological and spiritual…

Explain some cases in which you would perm-ban/temp-ban people: Staff Disrespect --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In my opinion Staff Disrespect is one of the vilest things someone can do on the server. Take their time to come and harass the staff members who keep them safe from other dangers that are brought to the server on a daily basis. When people start to get in the way of a staff members job by doing this…