Faith and belief systems
According to Actis’s report«Societal costs of alcohol use»Alcohol use and abuse cost Norwegian society between 80 and 100 billion kroner per year.
People affected by alcoholism are found in all environments – including among members and visitors of Norwegian religious communities. It is often within such communities that people dare to seek help.
Ever since AA was founded in 1935, priests, deacons and other members of religious communities worldwide have collaborated with AA to help men and women achieve a good life and a lasting solution to their alcohol problem. We in AA are very grateful for this.
About us
Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of people who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.
The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for AA membership. We are self-supporting through our own contributions. AA is not affiliated with any sect, religious denomination, political agency, organisation or institution. AA will not engage in any controversy, neither endorses nor opposes any cause. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.
Er AA religiøst?
No, AA is not religious, but AA's 12 steps to recovery are based on spiritual principles in the sense that they focus on inner change and personal growth, rather than on religious dogmas or medical treatment.
What not to do at AA
- Does not keep membership lists or any other form of archive
- Does not participate in or contribute to alcohol research
- Does not affiliate with any other outside enterprises, although AA members, groups, or the General Service Office may cooperate with them
- Does not follow up or check on its members
- Does not interfere in medical or psychiatric matters
- Does not provide nursing services, places in detoxification clinics or treatment facilities
- Does not provide housing, food, clothing, employment, money or any other form of welfare or social services
We recommend
- Watch the film ""The Way to AA"" (6 mins)
- Watch the film ""Nuggets"(5 min)
- 12 questions To the one who drinks
- Read More about the disease of alcoholism
- Downloadable leaflets:
- Jack Alexander's article
- Bridging the gap
- AA in a nutshell
- How should anonymity be understood?
- The problem drinker in the workplace
- AA in the community
- If you are a professional
- Further brochures are available at your nearest AA group or at online shop
- Church staff ask about Alcoholics Anonymous
- Came to believe...
- Would you like a visit? Contact us at post@aarogaland.no