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Types of AA Meetings

12 Steps & 12 Traditions: Connecticut's AA 12 Steps and Traditions programs offer guidance for recovering individuals by fostering a community of support for those in recovery. Meetings provide a safe space for individuals and their loved ones to come together on the path to sobriety.

Discussion: In Connecticut, AA discussion meetings revolve around one specific topic. A member serving as the leader will open the meeting by referencing an AA text, such as AA Grapevine, the Big Book, or Daily Reflections. Then, other members can participate and share their own feelings about the topic and its relation to their recovery journey.

Open: In Connecticut, open AA meetings are available to any interested member of the public, including individuals who aren’t seeking treatment for an alcohol use disorder. This gives participants the opportunity to learn more about AA and the 12 step model of recovery.