The Health Liaison Officer (HLO) plays a crucial role in facilitating cooperation between Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and the healthcare profession to assist individuals struggling with alcoholism.

The chapter aims to support HLOs in their efforts to help alcoholics who are still suffering by fostering collaboration with healthcare professionals.

This involves a range of activities, such as visiting patients in hospitals, engaging with doctors and nurses in various healthcare settings, making presentations to communities, and providing support to patients referred to AA.

The alcoholic may be referred to using terms such as “problem drinker,” “alcoholic dependent,” or “suffering from alcohol use disorder.”

Through these efforts, HLOs work to bridge the gap between AA and healthcare services, ultimately aiding individuals in their journey towards recovery from alcoholism.