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Types of AA Meetings

Discussion: AA discussion meetings in Louisiana are conversational in nature. Group leaders will begin by sharing a key topic related to alcoholism and recovery, often reading a related passage from an AA text, such as Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions. After they share their reflections on the topic, they’ll invite others to participate.

Newcomer: In Louisiana, AA newcomer meetings give seasoned members a chance to share more about the 12 step structure with individuals who aren’t as familiar with the program. These meetings usually include an overview of the first three steps in the recovery model.

Open: Open AA meetings in Louisiana are available to anyone who wants to learn more about the program and how its recovery model works. Participants can include individuals seeking treatment for alcohol addiction as well as nonalcoholics interested in the 12 step program.

Speaker: In Louisiana, AA members might be scheduled to listen to motivational speakers. Speakers are usually AA alumni and use a mixture of humor, charm, raw emotions, and faith to encourage participants to harden their resolve against relapse.

Step Meeting: Louisiana AA centers often include step meetings in their programs. Clients can talk about their recovery experience and how they compare with those in AA texts. The group then makes a commitment to better their recovery by the next meeting.