Defective Characters

Types of AA Meetings

12 Steps & 12 Traditions: Hawaii's AA 12 Steps and Traditions programs offer guidance through mentor and peer-led meetings. These meetings allow members to build a foundation for lasting sobriety. Open meetings welcome individuals at any stage of recovery, fostering a supportive network for healing.

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.

Literature: Literature-centric AA meetings in Hawaii are peer support meetings for men and women affected by alcohol addiction. These free group meetings study the literature of AA, including the Big Book, AA workbooks, and other writings by AA co-founder Bill W and other leaders.

Speaker: AA clients in Hawaii frequently attend motivational speakers’ sessions. These messages frequently reinforce clients’ commitment against alcohol by using humor, faith, charm, and raw emotions.