Paw Paw Area Group

Types of AA Meetings

12 Steps & 12 Traditions: Michigan's AA follows the 12 Steps and Tradition, offering critical support and understanding for those seeking recovery. AA meetings provide a supportive network for individuals and their loved ones, creating a solid foundation for continued sobriety.

Back to Basics Book: Back to Basics Book is a text used to facilitate discussion and aid members who are struggling in their recovery. The book advocates that members need to strip away complexities and details that can sow doubt about their resilience.

Big Book: Michigan AA programs frequently use the Big Book to inspire clients. This anthology contains stories about real people who overcame alcohol use disorder.

Closed: Closed AA meetings in Michigan are not open to members of the general community. The only individuals who may attend are AA members and individuals who want to find help for alcohol addiction. This creates a welcoming space for members to share their recovery journey with others who have been through a similar experience.

Discussion: AA discussion meetings in Michigan usually revolve around a central theme related to alcohol addiction and recovery. The meeting leader will start by sharing their insights on the subject, which may be taken from an AA text such as Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions. Then, they’ll invite others to share.

Non-Smoking: AA groups may be non-smoking, meaning that members are not allowed to use tobacco products or vape during the meeting or on the facility’s grounds. These rules may be set by the group, the venue hosting the meeting, or local ordinances.

Step Meeting: Michigan AA centers use step meetings as central to their programs. In these meetings, groups read from Twelve Steps, compare their experiences to the text, and strategize for future meetings on how to improve their recovery.