Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they solve their common problem and help others to recover form alcoholism The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking There are no dues or fees for membership; we are self-supporting through our own contributions AA is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution; neither endorses nor opposes any causesOur primary purpose is to stay sober and help others to achieve sobriety