CPC for Professionals

AA’s and Professionals

Extending the hand of Alcoholics Anonymous has been our primary function since A.A.’s inception in 1935 – including outreach to our valued friends in all professional fields. Early on, these associations have proven to be mutually beneficial and completely in keeping with the A.A. Traditions.  As such, Alcoholics Anonymous formed the CPC committee, Cooperation with the Professional Community. CPC’s sole mission is to familiarize Professionals with what A.A. is and what A.A. does.

Origin and Purpose of CPC 

CPC came into being as a distinct entity in 1970 as an outgrowth of the Public Information Committee. In 1971, the Conference CPC Committee was established. Members of CPC committees inform Professionals and future Professionals about A.A. — what we are, where we are, what we can do, and what we cannot do. Our goal is to establish better communication between A.A.s and Professionals and to find simple, effective ways to cooperate without affiliating.  

CPC Work and Why A.A.s Do It

If You Are a Professional… Alcoholics Anonymous wants to work with you

How A.A. Members Cooperate with Professionals

Wondering if AA Works? The professionals say yes!

New Cochrane Review (March 2020) finds Alcoholics Anonymous and 12-Step Facilitation programs help people to recover from alcohol problems.

Watch scientists John Kelly (Harvard/MGH) and Keith Humphreys (Stanford/VA) discuss their findings (published 3/11/20 by the Cochrane Collaborative), with commentary from psychologist Gabrielle Jones.

Alcoholism – What is AA’s Perspective?

Alcoholism is a prevalent and damaging health issue with far-reaching consequences, affecting not only the individual but also their families and communities. While AA has developed effective methods for recovery, the causes of alcoholism remain unknown despite extensive research. 

For that reason, we in A.A. concentrate on helping those who are already alcoholics, those who may have a desire to stop drinking, so that they can begin to recover and to learn how to live a normal, happy life without alcohol. 

(A Brief Guide to A.A., P-42, pg 5; Copyright © by A.A. World Services, Inc.; reprinted with permission.)