Alcoholics Anonymous is an international fellowship of people who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other so they may solve their common problem and help others recover from alcoholism.(Source) AA describes itself as a nonprofessional, self-supporting, multiracial, apolitical organization that is open to anyone who has a desire to stop drinking.(Source)

AA is not a treatment center, religious group, or counseling service. Instead, it is a community-based support network where members attend meetings, work the 12 steps, and support one another in maintaining sobriety. Many people use AA alongside professional addiction treatment, therapy, or medication-assisted treatment as part of a comprehensive recovery plan.(Source)

In 2024, AA estimated that there were over 2 million members and more than 120,000 groups meeting in over 180 countries, and the fellowship continues to grow as in-person, hybrid, and online meetings expand worldwide.(Source)