What is AA?
A simple, free fellowship of people helping each other stay sober.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a fellowship of people who come together to solve their drinking problem. It doesn’t cost anything to attend a meeting — there are no fees and no dues. AA is not allied with any sect, denomination, political group, organization, or institution. It does not take sides on any issue and neither endorses nor opposes any cause.
The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. Members keep what they hear at meetings, and the identities of those who attend, in strict confidence.
What happens at a meeting
At a typical meeting, members share their own experience with alcohol — what it was like, what happened, and what life is like now. Some meetings read from AA literature and discuss it together. You are never required to speak. You are welcome simply to listen.
- Open meetings are available to anyone, including family and friends who want to understand AA.
- Closed meetings are for those who have a desire to stop drinking.
The meetings in Amman are open in discussion but closed in attendance — they are for people who want to stop drinking or using.
Anonymity
Anonymity is the spiritual foundation of AA. What you say and whom you see at a meeting stays there. This is what allows people to speak freely and ask for help without fear.
If you think you may have a problem with alcohol, you are welcome to come and listen. Find a meeting or reach out to us.