Founded in 1935 by Bill Wilson and Dr. Bob Smith in Akron, Ohio. Currently has nearly two million members in 180 countries. Operates through self-supporting "inverted pyramid" structure. Maintains 21-member Board of Trustees with seven non-alcoholic members
WHO-approved ten-item questionnaire for hazardous alcohol consumption screening. Developed from 150-item survey across six countries. Translated into approximately fifty languages
Sobriety means being free from alcohol and other drug effects. It is considered natural at birth and encouraged by temperance movement. Recovery requires sustained abstinence, which can be challenging
Twelve Steps originated from Alcoholics Anonymous for addiction recovery. Worldwide, 118,000 groups support over 2 million members in 180 nations. Programs include AA, NA, and CA for various substances
Celebrities often turn to drugs and alcohol due to fame's unique stressors. Russell Brand struggled with alcohol abuse from childhood, maintaining sobriety for 15 years. Robert Downey Jr. started drug use at 6, leading to legal troubles and rehab