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Alcoholics Anonymous  

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  • Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is an autonomous, non-professional organization with a focus on helping problem drinkers remain sober through a combination of self-help and mutual support. Founded in the United States in 1935, AA now counts more than 2 million members in over 100,000 AA groups worldwide. [Source: Encyclopedia of Interpersonal Violence; Alcoholics Anonymous]

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