Recovered alcoholics raise a toast to life
Is there a way out of alcoholism? At an AA convention in Haridwar, recovering alcoholics show how
Updated At : 07:39 AM Nov 23, 2025 IST
Participants at the AA Haridwar convention held in the second week of November. Tribune photo
Nestled in the foothills of the Shivaliks, the sprawling Premnagar Ashram on the banks of the Ganges in Haridwar played host to an unusual gathering in the mid-November balmy weather, ideal for an afternoon drink for many. Hundreds of members of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), a worldwide fellowship of over 20 lakh recovering alcoholics, raised a toast over a cup of coffee or tea instead — reaffirming their faith that a sober and normal life was possible without that ‘Patiala peg’ which virtually destroyed their lives once.
