Step One: Admitting Powerlessness

This pamphlet covers AA’s Step One, “We admitted we were powerless over alcohol—that our lives had become unmanageable.” This admission is the foundation of recovery, but it’s something we can’t do alone.

"The First Step is where what was impossible starts to become possible. For people with addiction, also called substance use disorder, the First Step is where the miracle of recovery begins. Step One is the essential key that unlocks the door to sobriety. It offers a choice. You can remain ...