even though im recoverying from heroin addiction, im in AA because when i read the docters opinion it states when alcoholics drink they have an alergic reaction that triggers a phenomon of craving. i didnt get drunk (primarily used heroin, pot, and any form of opiates) but im still alcoholic because when i drink i MUST get drugs. it is impossible for me to drink safely.
so i got an AA sponser, work the AA program, and read out of the Big Book and 12+12. NA, AA, and CA are very similar and i think its just whatever the individual feels most comfortable with. here in chicago they are all intertwined at this point.