NEW ORLEANS 12&12

Types of AA Meetings

Closed: In Louisana, closed AA meetings are only available for members of AA and individuals seeking help for alcohol addiction. This allows participants to share details about their recovery that are best understood by other alcoholics. The discussions are informal and everyone can participate.

Literature: Literature-based AA meetings in Louisiana are peer group meetings for people who are impacted by alcohol addiction. These community support meetings, free for all to attend, emphasize AA literature, such as the Big Book of AA and other writings by AA founders and leaders within a 12-step recovery program.

Newcomer: In Louisiana, AA newcomer meetings give seasoned members a chance to share more about the 12 step structure with individuals who aren’t as familiar with the program. These meetings usually include an overview of the first three steps in the recovery model.

Step Meeting: Louisiana AA centers often include step meetings in their programs. Clients can talk about their recovery experience and how they compare with those in AA texts. The group then makes a commitment to better their recovery by the next meeting.

Tradition Study: Tradition Study sessions are AA reflections about the organization. Members discuss how AA chapters can be more successful in their purpose through greater unity and its outreach programs.