Signs of hyperglycemia include: 1  Blurred vision. 2  Thirst. 3  Increased urination. 4  Fatigue. 5  Headache. 6  Shortness of breath. 7  And, if untreated, confusion and coma.
As AA literature describes this global effort to help individuals in need, the purpose of AA meetings is âto stay sober and help other alcoholics achieve sobriety.â. History of AA Meetings. The first AA meeting took place in the mid-1930s. The organization was founded by Bill Wilson (in keeping with the âanonymousâ tradition that is central to AA meetings, Wilson is commonly referred to as âBill W.â in AA-related literature).
Alcoholics Anonymous is often referred to as a 12-step program, and AA is the basis for many other 12-step programs that have been established. These 12 steps are outlined in Chapter 5, How It Works, of the Big Book. The steps helped each of the co-founders of AA in their own recovery from alcoholism and have continued to help countless others battle their addictions.