Alcoholics Anonymous-  What is a twelve step call?
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A twelve step call is "carrying the message".\n\nIt's a very important part of AA, create more AA members. Doesn't make any difference whether or not AA is appropriate or not, gotta swell the ranks!\n\nIt's called proselytizing. They wouldn't want you doing 12th step call yet, you haven't been thoroughly indoctrinated yet. AA is bad religion, and it doesn't work for the VAST majority (95%) of people who go there.
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Some of us are forming a 12 Step group.  Put this on your "to Watch List" and we'll let you know when the meeting are going to start.  ;>)
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www.alcoholics-anonymous.org
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I haven't been to OA, but I have gone to another 12 step group. She should think about and decide (you too if you go) if you want to identify yourself as an "addict" or not because everyone else will. If you aren't comfortable with doing so, you don't have to. You want what you say to come from the heart, so don't be afraid of standing out and appearing different from other people. They'll be fine with it. No one will push you to do anything you don't want to do. At least, they shouldn't. (I've used "you" to refer to your sister from here on out. It's easier that way.) \n\nThere is an OA book, I believe, like a manual, you can buy. Try searching the web or Amazon. It may be good to look at before you go to a meeting. \n\nMeetings are all different. Some are more structured than others. There is a speaker, and a time to "get current" when you discuss your recent temptations, etc. You can try different meetings around you to get a feel for what "fits."\n\nJust remember that you don't have to feel locked into doing or saying anything you are uncomfortable with, even though everyone is doing it. You (or she) can always "pass" if the discussion is going around a circle or something. It seems so foreign and structured at first, but after awhile you get used to it and that becomes comfortable because you know what to expect. \n\nI like 12 steps, though I haven't been going to my meetings recently. I've been "sober" for over a month now and wouldn't have been if I hadn't gotten involved in 12 step. It does work for some people. I wish her the best.
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12 step programs are a form of self help, much like music therapy that builds self esteem and opens up lines of communication with outers.  Telling your story in AA or NA is akin to talking about lyrics that you wrote in Music therapy, it lets others know what you feel and it leads to a healthier lifestyle.
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I personally find all 12 step meetings objectionable because I do not buy into the theory of Step 1. I am not powerless. My father was employed in this field and I got the pleasure of helping him by volunteering occasionally. He worked for the county's substance abuse commission. The commission had 'group therapy' for people, such as yourself. Some clients were there by court order, some not. I thought these programs were better than 12 step. You need to find the program that feels right to you, but your county commission is one option. Good luck.
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To "eighty-six" means to "ignore" or "get rid of". This refers to article 86 of the New York state liquor code which defines the circumstances in which a bar patron should be refused service or "86ed".\n\nHope this helps.
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Summoned?\n\nIt is 8 letters and means to be called upon.
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AA claims that you can believe what you want, but that's just a ploy to get you to stay. Soon, your higher power has to be the same higher power as everyone else.\n\nOh, you can call Him whatever you want, as long as it's the same micro-managing God that can't cure alcoholism, only grant you a daily reprieve. Many Christians find it offensive to be told that there is something God can't do.\n\nThey'll tell you you can be an atheist and have a chair or a light bulb as a Higher Power. That's just silly. It's supposed to be silly. It's to get you into the habit of praying, and if your life gets better after you quit drinking, you'll attribute it to the prayer, and since a light bulb is silly, you'll start believing in God. Bill Wilson describes this "bait and switch" in the "12 & 12" and the Big Book.\n\nAA is a religion unto itself, God has specific powers, must be sought in certain ways in order for Him to do certain things. And as a religion, you're required to have the same beliefs about God as the others in the group; this is why it says, "We came to believe..." and not, "I came to believe..."
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AA meetings are good to go to even if you think you don't have a problem anymore. They're good reminders. Just enjoy spending time with your brother, who obviously cares about you.
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i go to alcoholics anonymous, i dont drink, but the program helps.  there are alot of people with drug problems, and there are alot of meetings too! i still havnt stopped, but i had 40 days yesterday sober.
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nope i need a 12 step program to get off yahoo answers\nim obsessed with getting to different levels
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Bill W. is the creator of AA (Alcohol Anonomous). If you hear "Are you a friend of Bill W." it is most likely asking them if they are in AA. People ask this because some people are not comfortable with saying they are in the AA program.
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It's called "The Call"
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I don't know how to help you, but you should go to AlAnon, the group for people who are family members of alcoholics.
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not the place to ask this question!\nkeep coming back! i am not trying to be ugly. i am in a 12 step program as well and bringing it up on this site seems to be a tradition violation.
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Step 1: GET OFF OF THE COUCH!\nStep 2: WALK!\nrepeat steps 1 & 2 till desired effect is achived.\nthen call me!