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Types of AA Meetings

Discussion: In Arizona, AA discussion meetings allow one member to share their personal experience, recovery journey, and hope for the future before opening the floor for others to share. They usually begin by referencing a topic from an AA text such as the Big Book, Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, AA Grapevine, or others.

Newcomer: In Arizona, individuals just starting their recovery journeys can attend AA newcomer meetings to learn more about the program and what it includes. Experienced members typically lead the meetings, which may include informal discussions or an overview of Steps 1, 2, and 3 of the 12 step program.

Open: Open AA meetings in Arizona are open to anyone who wants to learn more about the program and how the 12 step recovery model operates. This may include individuals seeking help for alcohol addiction as well as their friends and family members. This allows nonalcoholics to understand the basic meeting structure so they can provide support moving forward.