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Types of AA Meetings

12 Steps & 12 Traditions: Alabama’s Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) programs follow the 12 Step and traditions guide, helping members build a strong foundation for their continued sobriety. AA meetings in Alabama are open to all members of the public, including recovering individuals, mentors, and family and friends of AA members.

Big Book: In Alabama, AA meetings may use the Big Book to facilitate discussion. This book contains dozens of inspiration stories of how past clients have recovered from alcohol use disorder.

Closed: In Alabama, closed AA meetings are not open to the general public. Only AA members or individuals seeking help for alcohol addiction can attend. This allows members to expand upon certain phases of their condition that other alcoholics can best understand. All members are encouraged to participate and the meetings are informal.

Discussion: In Alabama, AA discussion meetings begin with an AA member selecting a topic for group discussion. This topic will come from a type of AA text such as the Big Book, Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, AA Grapevine, and others. The member will usually share first before opening the floor for others to participate.

Men: AA centers in Alabama may be specially designated for men of all ages who are affected by alcohol use disorder. These centers provide no-cost 12 Step Programs that center on issues that affect men’s recovery.

Women: Women’s AA meetings in Alabama are peer support meetings for women affected by alcohol addiction. The meetings use a 12-step curriculum to guide women through all stages of alcoholism recovery. They are open to all women free of charge, including women of all ages.