What is Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) in Jordan?

Your questions answered — what AA is, how it works, and how to find a free meeting near you in Jordan.

Is There an AA in Jordan?

Yes — Alcoholics Anonymous is active in Jordan. AA Jordan has an established fellowship with regular meetings in Amman and a presence in Irbid, Zarqa, and Aqaba. The AA fellowship in Jordan is part of the worldwide Alcoholics Anonymous network, which operates in over 180 countries and serves millions of members globally.

AA arrived in Jordan several decades ago, initially serving expatriates and international residents. Over time, it has grown to welcome Jordanians and Arab nationals who are seeking freedom from alcohol. Today, meetings are held in both English and Arabic.

AA in Jordan operates on exactly the same principles as AA everywhere in the world: free meetings, strict anonymity, peer support, and the Twelve Steps. There are no fees, no doctors, no government involvement, and no religious requirement. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking.

How Does AA Work?

Alcoholics Anonymous works through a combination of the Twelve Steps and the support of a fellowship. Unlike hospital-based treatment or therapist-led counseling, AA is entirely member-driven. Ordinary people who have struggled with alcohol help each other stay sober — no professional credentials required.

The core AA experience happens at meetings. Members gather regularly — weekly or more often — to share their experience with alcohol, the challenges of recovery, and the ways the 12-step program has helped them. Meetings provide accountability, encouragement, and a safe space to be honest about struggles without judgment.

Beyond meetings, AA works through sponsorship: a more experienced AA member (the sponsor) guides a newer member (the sponsee) through the Twelve Steps on a one-to-one basis. The sponsor shares their own experience and helps the sponsee apply the steps to their own life. Sponsorship is free, voluntary, and confidential.

AA does not tell members what to believe, which religion to follow, or how to live their lives. It simply provides a proven set of tools — the Twelve Steps — and a community of people committed to sobriety. Members use these tools in whatever way works for them.

How to Find AA Meetings in Jordan

There are several ways to connect with AA meetings in Jordan:

The 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous

The Twelve Steps are the foundation of the AA program. They were first published in 1939 in the book "Alcoholics Anonymous" and have since helped millions of people worldwide achieve lasting sobriety. The steps address the physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of alcoholism and guide members through a process of honest self-examination, making amends, and serving others.

1. 1

   We admitted we were powerless over alcohol — that our lives had become unmanageable.

   The first step is about honesty — acknowledging that alcohol has taken control and that willpower alone is not enough.

2. 2

   Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.

   This step is about open-mindedness — accepting that help is available and that recovery is possible.

3. 3

   Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood Him.

   This step is about willingness — choosing to let go of the need to control everything and to seek guidance.

4. 4

   Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.

   A written examination of past behavior, resentments, fears, and harms — the basis for change.

5. 5

   Admitted to God, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs.

   Sharing the inventory with a trusted person — sponsor, spiritual advisor, or friend — breaks the cycle of isolation and secrecy.

6. 6

   Were entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character.

   Becoming willing to change the underlying behaviors that contributed to addiction.

7. 7

   Humbly asked Him to remove our shortcomings.

   Practicing humility — recognizing that personal change requires more than self-will.

8. 8

   Made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became willing to make amends to them all.

   Identifying those hurt by past behavior — the preparation for making things right.

9. 9

   Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others.

   Taking responsibility and repairing relationships — one of the most liberating parts of the program.

10. 10

    Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it.

    An ongoing daily practice of self-reflection and honesty — keeping the slate clean.

11. 11

    Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God as we understood Him.

    Developing a daily spiritual practice — whatever form that takes for the individual.

12. 12

    Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics, and to practice these principles in all our affairs.

    Sharing recovery with others — service is both the final step and the ongoing heart of the AA program.

Frequently Asked Questions About AA in Jordan