(604) 533-2600
info@district43aa.org
(604) 533-2600
info@district43aa.org

Information for Professionals

Directed at professionals of all types who deal with alcoholics; explains how A.A.s and non-A.A.s can work together.

Of interest to management and union officials, this leaflet gives a concise description of the help A.A. can offer to the alcoholic employee.

Alcoholics Anonymous has many A.A. members and service committees who are available to provide professionals with information about Alcoholics Anonymous. A.A. has a long history of cooperating, but not affiliating with outside organizations and being available to provide A.A. meetings or information about A.A. upon request. A.A. communicates with professionals such as: doctors or other health care professionals, members of the clergy, law enforcement or court officials, educators, social workers, alcoholism counselors, therapists, or others who deal with problem drinkers in the course of their work.

Gives information about the Fellowship and describes some approaches that health care professionals use in referring problem drinkers to A.A.

Introduction to A.A. for members of the clergy unfamiliar with the Fellowship; further discussion for those seeking greater understanding of its program.