Originally Posted by
MrPoutine 
Some counselors more or less suggested that clients should not worry too much about the religious/spiritual side of A, or working the steps. but suggested that AA could be considered to be more of a social club of people who don't drink.
I've heard this from counselors too, and some people do attend the meetings without buying into any of the program. Unfortunately you're right, there are many parts of the world where the only group in town is AA, though SMART especially has been growing like a weed in recent years and has many meetings in many places. But still not nearly as many places as AA.
