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How To Start Up Before A Meeting In Alcoholics Anonymous

By Christopher Snyder


Alcoholics anonymous are widely used program which is related to overcoming a persons addiction to alcohol or other chemical dependency. For many years since it has been established, the meetings have greatly helped numerous women and men to overcome their addiction and dependence to alcohols and start the beginning of their recovery process. Members will share their experiences, hope and strength with each other and support other members to recover from their dependence to alcohol. When it comes with leaving aa, individuals must participate in meetings to find other people who have the same problems and support themselves in overcoming difficulties and dependence.

When looking for an AA group, try searching in your local area. If no groups are being found, try looking in yellow pages and books or local newspapers. They may be some list available that will point you into the right direction. If no AA group is visible, try going to a local treatment facility that will assist for a persons addiction towards alcoholism.

The big book meetings are the type that uses the big books and spark a discussion between all members. The pages within the book will be read loud and clear and all members will take turns in reading it on front. The room will be filled with discussion pertaining in the pages of the book.

Familiarize yourself with the structures during the meetings. Every session will take at least an hour or so. The format will be set and structural and thoroughly planned out. After the first one, every individual must expect that the next ones will be the same. Likely, the topics of the discussion are the ones that would change.

Individuals must attend the meeting and arrive an earlier time than required. The event usually takes place when everyone is has already arrived and present. Try to get as near as towards the front to listen their struggles and experiences. Try to be casual and not be too aggressive. Small talk would be kind and appreciated.

The open and closed type is for anybody who has the addiction but the discussions are strictly for members only. Some members do not follow the groups distinction and participants does not fully understand the methods. Newcomers will always be welcomed to participate as well.

The beginner meetings are for those people who have just begun the process of recovering. The persons are still new with the program and wanted to learn more from it. The structure of meeting and agendas are still the same as the traditional types.

Get testimonials from current members. They can recommend a few crucial things that will improve your courage into participating. They will also suggest important things to a person and set them into the right meeting suited for their problems.

Price is not a problem for people who wanted to be a part of AA. The service is open to all people and they do not have to pay any membership fees. However, donations are also appreciated especially when all members want to conduct some parties for all the members and participants.




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