North of Normal Men’s Stag

Types of AA Meetings

Closed: In North Dakota, closed AA meetings are not available to the general public. Only members can attend, as well as individuals who recognize they have a drinking problem and are ready to seek help. The discussions are informal and center around addiction-related topics.

Discussion: AA discussion meetings in North Dakota allow members to share their stories, encourage one another, and offer hope for the future. They center around one subject related to alcoholism and recovery, often taken from an AA text, such as Daily Reflections. Leaders begin by sharing first, then others can participate.

Men: North Dakota AA chapters may provide meeting spaces designated only for men. In these groups, men of all ages who are impacted by alcohol use disorder can participate in free 12 Step Programs that focus on issues relating to their health and recovery.

Speaker: AA programs in North Dakota may include motivational speakers to inspire members to maintain sobriety. Speakers rely on humor, reason, charm, and emotions to get their points across.