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We admitted we were powerless over our addiction – that our lives had become unmanageable.


Step One in Alcoholics Anonymous
The first step in Alcoholics Anonymous involves more than just admitting that there is a problem. It means breaking through the denial that has kept the person locked in their misery. The individual has to accept that they have been beaten by their addiction. The exact wording of this step is:

We admitted we were powerless over our addiction – that our lives had become unmanageable.

This is considered the most vital step in Alcoholics Anonymous, and it is also the only step that members must work completely. If the individual does not accept this first step it will not be possible for them to benefit from the rest of the program. This is because it is only the feelings of powerlessness and unmanageability that motivates members to make radical changes to their life. The importance of step 1 in Alcoholics Anonymous is emphasized by the fact that the first quarter of the Big Book is focused on this first action.