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Alcoholics Anonymous meetings and the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous have been a growing answer to problem drinking since 1935. Alcoholics Anonymous has a membership of 2 million people worldwide who had a problem with alcohol and were able to find a new way of life- sober.

A fellowship of men and women (who make up 35%), members of Alcoholics Anonymous count honesty, open-mindedness and willingness as tools for their recovery from alcohol. There are thousands of Alcoholics Anonymous meetings around the United States every day open to anyone who seeks help for their drinking.

Dr. Paul's at the Bay is not affiliated with Alcoholics Anonymous in that A.A. is self-supporting and not associated with any outside organization or institute. Yet we feature Alcoholics Anonymous on our website because it is an integral part of recovery for many individuals.

Located on the tropical beaches of St. Pete Beach, Florida, Dr. Paul's at the Bay introduces our clients into the Alcoholics Anonymous recovery community to help establish a strong healing based foundation once they leave our treatment center.

Relapsing back to previous drinking patterns often occurs because the drinker has not established a method to preserve sobriety once he has completed "rehab." Alcoholics Anonymous works well to fill this need for many people who find it's main purpose "to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety" consistent with their own goals.

Dr. Paul's at the Bay refers clients to various Alcoholics Anonymous meetings in the local area. In addition, adoption of the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous and a "sponsor," or guide, through the A.A. program are also encouraged. The sponsor is simply another member of Alcoholics Anonymous who has completed the 12 steps and is able to share his knowledge, success and optimism with a fellow alcoholic. Alcoholics Anonymous believes the success of the program lies with the ability of one alcoholic being able to relate to another alcoholic like no other can.

Part of the attraction of Alcoholics Anonymous is that the client isn't forced to adopt any particular belief beyond acknowledging powerlessness over alcohol. Many communities have an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting several times a week where a "newcomer" can attend, listen, share if she/he wishes and learn, at comfortable pace, what Alcoholics Anonymous is all about. There is no pressure to reveal secrets or even identify as an alcoholic in an open meeting and all meetings are anonymous.

Members of the local community and alumni of Dr. Paul's at the Bay, with whom clients can relate, attend local meetings nearby. There are two kinds of meetings, open and closed. Open meetings can be attended by anybody interested in solving a drinking problem for themselves or a loved one. Closed meetings are restricted to admitted alcoholics and offer a safe haven for expressive sharing with fellow alcoholics.

If you or a loved one has a problem with alcohol, give us a call today for any information regarding Dr. Paul's at the Bay treatment program.

Remember, the medical community and Alcoholics Anonymous agree that alcoholism is a progressive fatal disease if untreated. Don't delay, we are standing by ready to take your call.