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Find AA meetings in Dos Palos, California
A small city located 23 miles south-southwest of Merced, Dos Palos is in Merced County, California. In this small city, several people’s daily lives as been impacted by alcohol use disorder. AA meetings in Dos Palos provide well-needed support for individuals in the area. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) has created a global directory since 1935, where previously affected persons commit themselves to offer support to current individuals, helping them to get and stay sober. The environment of these meetings is very warm and friendly, and everyone is treated with respect. The AA California meetings are delivered in different ways, such as spiritual meetings, candlelight meetings, also women’s or men’s only group meetings. Individuals are encouraged, but not forced to openly speak about their addiction, for others there are also sub-groups for people wanting a private approach. AA meetings in Dos Palos are good for enhancing the education and awareness of alcohol addiction. AA meetings mainly use a 12-step approach, which is usually successful once committed. Also, others may be referred to an inpatient rehab facility or medical detox program. Alcohol addiction affects a person’s physical, emotional, and economic well-being in different ways, thus there are many different recovery strategies. At an inpatient facility, treatment for alcohol addiction starts with detox, then medications and counseling therapies as part of the aftercare program.