Frequently asked Questions

  • Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women that share their experience, strength, and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.

  • No one in AA will tell you that you are an alcoholic. This is something that only you can determine. If, however, once you start drinking you can’t stop, you might have a problem with alcohol.

  • There are no membership fees or sign ups to become a member of Alcoholics Anonymous. You are a member if you say you are. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking.

  • Alcoholics Anonymous membership is free.

  • No. Alcoholics Anonymous is not a religious organization nor is it affiliated with any religious organization.

  • No one can be kicked out of Alcoholics Anonymous. One can, however, be asked to leave a meeting if they are being disruptive to the group.

  • Attend a meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, read AA literature and talk to other alcoholics.

  • An open meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous is a meeting anyone can attend. From friends and family to people in the healthcare field, all are welcome to attend and observe. There is an open meeting every Saturday night at 8:00pm at the Kenosha Alano Club.

  • Attendance at closed AA meetings is limited to those that think they have a problem with alcohol.

  • Simply put, a sponsor is someone who guides you through the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous.

  • No. Sponsors share their experience, strength, and hope in order to maintain their own sobriety.