Speaker Guide is for entertainment and historical interest only. It is not a substitute for real help, for a doctor or counselor, or for Alcoholics Anonymous itself. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by A.A.

Bill W. and Dr. Bob, at The Parking Lot, are AI characters. Their likenesses and words are built from historical accounts of the two men: their own writings, letters and talks, and what others recorded about them. But they are not Bill or Bob, and nothing they say should be taken as what the real men actually said, thought or lived. They are representations only. The real men may have been very different, though we do our best to keep them true to life as they presented themselves.

The speaker talks are recordings of A.A. members sharing their own experience. Each speaker speaks only for themselves, not for A.A. as a whole.

Replies are written by AI and can be wrong. Nothing here is medical or professional advice. If you drink heavily every day, don't stop suddenly on your own: withdrawal can be dangerous. See a doctor first.

In crisis? Call or text 988 (US), or your local emergency number. Looking for a meeting? Find A.A. near you.

You must be 18 or older to use Speaker Guide.