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A.A. meetings are held in-person, online, or on the telephone. The members of each meeting decide when, where, and how often they will meet. In-person meetings happen in a variety of places where a room can be rented. Meetings occur in places such as: office buildings; churches; treatment centers
A typical AA meeting lasts 60 to 90 minutes, although this may vary depending on the type and format of the individual meeting. Some meetings may be as short as thirty minutes, while others may be as long as two hours.
An A.A. meeting may take one of several forms, but at any meeting you will find alcoholics talking about what drinking did to their lives, their relationships, and their personalities; what actions they took to help themselves; and how they are living their lives today. What to Expect at an A.A. Meeting. Back to. Top.
These are 10 things you can expect to see, hear, or experience at your first AA meeting.
Often, when people come into a meeting for the very first time, they have a set of expectations about what will happen. They might expect to be: Hugged when they enter the meeting. Forced to use the phrase, “I am an addict” or “I am an alcoholic”. Required to share stories of their addictions.
Going to your first Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meeting can be challenging. You likely don't know what to expect or you have false images about AA meetings from the media, pop culture, and other alcoholics.
Taking that first step to attend an AA meeting demonstrates a powerful commitment to personal change. These meetings offer a space to listen, learn from shared experiences, and know you are not alone. If maintaining sobriety is your goal, know that AA welcomes you with open arms, just as you are.