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Types of AA Meetings

Big Book: In Hawaii, the Big Book is often used to inspire clients in discussions. The Big Book is a collection of stories from women and men who overcame alcohol use disorder.

Discussion: In Hawaii, AA discussion meetings allow members to share their opinions and reflections on a particular topic related to alcohol addiction recovery. The leader will typically open the meeting by referencing a relevant AA text, such as the Big Book or Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions. Then, they will invite others to reflect on the topic in a group discussion.

Grapevine: Grapevine is a monthly magazine published by AA. Its contents, written by AA members, generally feature the experiences of individuals with alcohol use disorder, and articles are often discussed in AA meetings.

Newcomer: In Hawaii, AA newcomer meetings are sessions for individuals new to AA who want to learn more about the 12 step recovery model. Meetings are usually led by members who have been sober for a while and may focus on the first three steps of the program.

Step Meeting: Hawaii AA chapters often include step meetings. In these meetings, members read and discuss passages from AA texts like Twelve Steps, relate these passages to their own recovery, and strategize for future progress.