ABBR: AA An organization consisting of alcoholics and recovering alcoholics who are trying to help themselves and others abstain from alcohol by offering encouragement and discussing experiences, problems, feelings, and techniques. The organization has groups in most U.S. cities; local chapters are listed in the telephone directory.
SEE: Al-Anon; SEE: Alateen; SEE: Nar-Anon; SEE: 12-step program