Why Is It Called Alcoholics Anonymous?

Question by Kates the name!: why is it called alcoholics anonymous?
cause the first thing you do is stand up and say
“Hi my names Bob, im an alcoholic.”

Best answer:

Answer by Betty
You’re right… but you don’t use your last name. AA is a not a rehab program you have to pay for. You don’t fill out paper work or even sign up. You simply go to meetings. No one forces you to go. No one knows anything about you other than what you share at meetings. So, unlike a government agency or an inpatient/outpatient rehab center, you don’t have to tell anyone who you are. You could even make up a first name if you wanted to.

Answer by Jordan Pugh
You can share your struggles with others. and general information. it’s a support group. you can tell your f**ck ups without being judged because everyone there shares similar life experience. and it has the same rule as vegas. what happens there stays there. it’s without shame.

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