Alcoholics Anonymous

American  

[al-kuh-haw-liks uh-non-uh-muhs, -hol-iks] / ˌæl kəˈhɔ lɪks əˈnɒn ə məs, -ˈhɒl ɪks /

Trademark.

1. an alcoholism support and recovery organization for members whose purpose is to stay sober and help others recover from alcohol use disorder.

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Alcoholics Anonymous British  

noun

1. an association of alcoholics who try, esp by mutual assistance, to overcome alcoholism

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Etymology

Origin of Alcoholics Anonymous

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

She was speaking to fellow members of Workaholics Anonymous, a free recovery programme for work addicts modelled on Alcoholics Anonymous.

From BBC

Inmates can request a “Life Recovery Bible,” from evangelical publisher Tyndale, which “has basically the 12 steps built into it,” he said, referring to the program used by Alcoholics Anonymous and other abuse recovery groups.

From Washington Times

Clancy’s mother remarried his father’s Alcoholics Anonymous sponsor, who had seven kids of his own but was more committed to fellow Friends of Bill.

From New York Times

While the "Twelve Steps" program developed by Alcoholics Anonymous may help some patients, others might need different behavioral health therapies.

From Salon

But while many group activities on the outside have resumed, programs inside the jail — like Narcotics Anonymous, Alcoholics Anonymous, group religious services and GED courses — have not.

From Seattle Times