Alcoholism InterventionAlcoholism Intervention: Is Alcoholics Anonymous just for people who believe in God? AA is not a religion! All 12 steps of AA are spiritual, but AA is not a religion, nor does it teach religion. The program accepts us where we are in our spiritual development and encourages our development. We support and encourage each other in our spiritual growth. Religion is the way we express our spirituality There are many questions that the soul/spirit seeks answers for. It is the purpose of religion to share the wisdom of the ages and assist an individual to understand God, oneself, the world, what God expects of us, how we are to relate to this society, etc. Questions like: How can I pray? How can I deal with the terrible evil in the world? What is God like? Who is Jesus Christ? What is truth? In rebelling against authority, many people practice “Do it yourself religion.” This is very popular, but it is not much help when you’re searching for valid answers and truth. The danger is that I make God in my own image and twist my god to support my prejudices. I need a religious teacher. Many times I am asked by individuals to give suggestions of where to go. I encourage you to phone for an appointment with the leader of the group you are interested in. In your face-to-face encounter share your story briefly, including the material you have on the 12 steps. Their response will be your clue. Do they have some sensitivity to your dilemma, or do they casually pass it off? Go with your intuition. People in AA meetings will meet you where you are at and not pass judgment. You should find them to be open and accommodating. Questions You May Have About AlcoholismI. Personal ConcernsI am on Step 3 of the 12-Step process and I don’t know what to do? My alcoholism causes me to be depressed and I’m thinking of suicide! I tried 12-Step. It didn’t work. What should I do if I need treatment, but I don’t have insurance or any money? II. Family: Spouse/Partner My spouse says they are going to quit drinking but they don’t? My spouse is drinking all the time, but I don’t know if he/she is an alcoholic? For more Underlying Issues go to books Alcoholism Intervention Alcoholism Intervention HOW TO USE THIS SITE:This site contains five MAIN pages that EVERYONE should read: RECOVERY… Yourself... Your Family... Your Friends... Your Community... The rest of the pages are there for your reference to explain important topics in more detail.  You Can Be ADDICTION FREE FOREVER!Are you or your loved one struggling with addiction?YOU MUST TAKE ACTION NOW! Use this at-home guide to End Addiction Forever:Click here for details!
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