Young People in AA

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People, access, and reach

Young people enter A.A. under the same membership requirement and can read experience from young A.A. members

Age can shape identification and meeting choice, but this page does not create a second membership rule for young people.

  1. Begin with membershipThe Third Tradition remains the foundation.
  2. Read young-member experienceUse the current A.A.W.S. publication.
  3. Choose a meetingAge-focused meetings are optional.

Age does not replace the membership requirement

A.A. is for everyone, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, income, or profession.

Official A.A.W.S. source: 2022 Membership Survey

The same desire-to-stop-drinking requirement applies; the page does not add a minimum life history or a required level of consequences.

A.A.W.S. publishes young members’ own experience

Young People in A.A.

Official A.A.W.S. source: Young People in A.A.

The publication is the principal experience source for this page. Its member stories should be linked and briefly introduced, not replaced with generalizations about young people.

A.A.W.S. says the need for recovery is not reduced by age

Their need for recovery is just as compelling

Official A.A.W.S. source: Are there many young people in A.A.?

The FAQ directly addresses the misconception that someone must be older or suffer a particular set of losses before seeking A.A.

A young-person meeting is an option for identification

More and more young people are being attracted to the program

Official A.A.W.S. source: Are there many young people in A.A.?

Use Types of Meetings and the live local finder for current audience designations. A focused meeting is not required for membership.