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Types of AA Meetings

Big Book: Clients in South Dakota AA programs often find inspiration in the Big Book. This collection of stories feature the lives of real people who overcame alcohol use disorder.

Closed: In South Dakota, only members and indviiduals seeking help for alcohol addiction can attend open AA meetings. They are not accessible to outside community members. The discussion topics relate to alcoholism and recovery and everyone is invited to share.

Speaker: South Dakota AA centers may invite speakers to address their members. Speakers mix humor with reason, faith, and raw emotions to inspire listeners to harden their resolve against alcohol.