Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a group of individuals who meet together to overcome their alcohol problems. A.A. meetings are free and open to all. Participation is open to all ages and education levels. Anyone can join if they want to address their drinking problems. A.A. is primarily focused on helping alcoholics achieve sobriety. The Twelve Steps of A.A. are a collection of spiritual principles. They can be used as a lifestyle and help to get rid of the urge to drink. A.A.'s Twelve Traditions are applicable to the whole of A.A. These Twelve Traditions describe how A.A. keeps its unity intact and connects to the world. Alcoholics Anonymous is a book that describes A.A.'s recovery program. The book also includes stories by co-founders as well as stories of A.A. members in recovery.