Stories from other Young People in A.A.
Maybe you’ve wondered if you’re drinking too much — or if you’re too young to be an alcoholic. Many of us felt the same way before finding Alcoholics Anonymous. These short videos from A.A. World Services share real stories from young people who found connection and recovery. You’re never too young to ask for help, and you’re definitely not alone.
When Drinking is No Longer a Party
Maybe drinking used to feel like fun — a way to connect, to celebrate, to let go. But at some point, it stopped feeling that way. The laughter faded, and the hangovers hit harder than the highs.
When Drinking Is No Longer a Party shares what that shift can look like — and what it means to realize you might be ready for something different. You’re not alone, and recovery is possible.
Can You Relate?
At first, it was fun — no harm, no real consequences. But over time, the bird needed more and more just to feel okay. The fallout came faster, and the fun slowly disappeared.
This short video shows how something that starts off harmless can slowly take control — and how awareness is the first step toward freedom. You’re not alone, and change is possible.
Helpful Links and Resources
- A.A. Meeting Guide App https://meetings.aa.org.au/guide
- Official Alcoholics Anonymous Website https://meetings.aa.org.au/guide
- A.A. Literature https://onlineliterature.aa.org/
- A.A. Grapevine https://www.aagrapevine.org/
- Young People in A.A. Pamphlet (2023) https://www.aa.org/sites/default/files/literature/P-4_0525.pdf
- Young People’s Animation Video https://www.aa.org/young-people%27s-animation-video
- Too Young? A Comic https://www.aa.org/sites/default/files/literature/assets/p-37_tooyoung.pdf

