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Types of AA Meetings

Big Book: In Oregon, AA participants use the Big Book as a source of inspiration. They actively discuss the stories of real people in the book who overcame alcohol use disorder.

Closed: Closed AA meetings in Oregon are not open to the public. Community members cannot sit in and observe. Instead, the only attendees are AA members and individuals seeking treatment for alcohol addiction.

Step Meeting: AA groups in Oregon use step meetings as progress reports on the 12 Step Program. Groups read from AA texts like Twelve Steps, discuss how their experience matches the texts, and suggest ways on how to improve their recovery in the step and future steps.