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Bottles and Badges is now part of the New LAW ENFORCEMENT PEER SUPPORT NETWORK The Bottles and Badges group meets every Wednesday night at 7 PM at the Fraternal Order of Police; Lodge # 5 - 1336 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123-Phone: 215-629-3600 Bottles and Badges Poster - in Districts and Units Our Group Conscience Suggests The Bottles and Badges group exists to assist Law Enforcement Officers in matters concerning alcoholism. There are no dues or fees for membership. The B & B group has no affiliation with any police department or treatment facility. The Bottles and Badges group is a confidential meeting. If you are not sure if you have an alcohol problem, you are welcome to the attend the meeting. After visiting the group for a few meetings, you can make the decision for yourself.
Our Group History
The Bottles and Badges group was started ten years ago in the New York City area. The group's primary purpose is to help Law Enforcement Officers recover from Alcoholism. On a recent trip to New York for a 10 year anniversary meeting, several Philadelphia Cops decided to open a Philadelphia Chapter. The Philadelphia Bottles and Badges group meets every Wednesday at your FOP for one hour. There are many other members that will be there to assist you. The first meeting was on May 13, 2009. There were several members in attendance and it was a great success.
You are not alone................. Alcoholics Anonymous 20 Question quiz Does your spouse or significant other ever complain about your drinking? Have YOU ever wondered about it? Take the AA 20 question quiz by clicking on the button. Freedom from alcohol works best if you decide for yourself. Be honest, you are grading yourself! News Articles & Other Links
Law Enforcement AA Meeting List
Article - Chasing Devils, Cops and Alcoholics Anonymous
Alcoholism in Policing - Published in the Peace Officer
Alcoholism in the Police Community - How "Choir Practice" effects the family
The Badge of Life - Police Suicide Prevention
In harm's way - Law Enforcement Suicide Prevention
Is Alcoholism really a disease?
Copshock - Surviving Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Police Stress Line - Excellent Web Page! Great articles and information.
Cops Under Pressure/Driven to Drink?
Code of Silence-"Don't rat out other cops"
Cops worst foe could be the bottle - Portland Tribune
Alcohol abuse in policing: prevention strategies
If you've started a new AA group for officers or need to
update your information,
please let Andy O know by contacting him at
afohara@comcast.net or (916)
560-8896. He will add your group to the national
listing at
LE Alcoholics Anonymous.
"When anyone, anywhere reaches out for help, I want the
hand of A.A. always to
be there--and
for that, I am responsible."
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