It never thought about AA being a cult until I put “AA Cult” into Google. It is amazing the amount of information that is out there for and against that idea. Truly amazing.

Have you ever heard that Alcoholics Anonymous has a 5% retention rate, which is equal to the rate of people who just quit on their own?

Did you know that, according to some studies, Alcoholics Anonymous members have the highest rate of binge-drinking relapse?

Did you know that Alcoholics Anonymous attracts vulnerable people, and therefore is very attractive to sexual, emotional, and financial predators?

Are you aware that Alcoholics Anonymous has been declared religious in nature by the courts, and it is therefore unconstitutional to sentence anyone to attend?

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