Media Anonymity and Privacy Policy of Alcoholics Anonymous

Message to the MediaA.A. appreciates the support received from the media and seeks continued cooperation in protecting the anonymity of our members at the public level. We ask that in presenting A.A. members you:
  • Use first names only,
  • Do not use pictures in which faces may be recognised.
Anonymity lies at the heart of our Fellowship and assures our members that their recovery will be private. Often, the active alcoholic will avoid any source of help which might reveal his or her identity.

Alcoholics Anonymous is not affiliated with any other organization, although many have adapted A.A's Twelve Steps for their own use. A.A. is self-supporting, declining outside contributions. We are non-professional, offering only the voluntary support of one alcoholic helping another.

Throughout the world, favourable media coverage has been one of the principal means of bringing alcoholics into our Fellowship. You have helped make this possible, and for that we thank you.

If you wish more information, you may contact NZ us by post or e-mail, either at the address above nzgso@xtra.co.nz

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