Australians battling the bottle can now find round-the-clock support through online Alcoholics Anonymous meetings available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Born out of COVID-19 lockdowns and other rules banning face-to-face meetings, Alcoholics Anonymous, also known as AA, has taken their support platform online.

At first it was out of necessity, but the online shift has helped reach thousands of people who may have previously been unable to attend meetings in person.

AA member Samantha, not her real name, says alcoholism doesn't stop because someone goes on holiday or they live remotely.

"Online meetings ensure that anyone, anywhere, at any time can access support," she told AAP.

Face-to-face meetings are still held across Australia, but the ability to log into a meeting 24/7 mean

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