AA coins or what are also called as sobriety coins are actually tokens that are given to the members of the AA or the Alcoholics Anonymous in order to represent the length of time which a particular member has maintained his or her sobriety. Based on tradition, this is a medallion that comes with the size of a poker chip that marks the attained time of sobriety. This is being awarded to an individual for being able to avoid alcohol while joining such program. This can surely help the person avoid alcohol.

 

A nun was the first person who got dedicated in helping the first members of the Alcoholics Anonymous and the Monthly AA Coins were then passed to the members. Every newly released patient from the said program was provided with a medallion and also the members were asked to return this before getting their first drink.

 

There are many private companies out there that have seen how these coins were actually used. And because of this, they began manufacturing AA chips even if they were not linked to Alcoholics Anonymous. These were then sold to different sections. Also, it is believed that the company made the modern chip that you are able to find today in Minneapolis in 1965.

 

AA coins or the sobriety coins don't help people stay sober but according the recent studies, there is that relationship between physical and psychological plays. The meaning behind such coins is what is very important. When the person is able to get a coin for being sober for a month, two or three and even longer, the Monthly AA Coins are able give that person the feeling of pride. Also, this would serve as a recovery gift because of being able to stay sober for a longer period of time and to encourage or motivate them to move forward. If the person has such desire to drink again, one must just take a look at the coin and be reminded of one's progress and for going that far. This can make them question themselves first if they should throw away what they had worked hard for just one drink.

 

Because the coin itself is not that important, there are other objects that are being used similarly to the Alcoholics Anonymous coins. You will be able to find different online sites that can also give you images of the sobriety coins which you can use as screensavers.