What can I expect at an NA/AA meeting?

A supportive environment with like minded people, who are all at different stages of their addiction. Some used before the meetings others haven't in 30 years. There may be a little praying since many meetings are connected to religion or held in church spaces.

You can expect not to be alone in what you are dealing with. You can also expect to have the support of others who are going through the same thing you are going through. You don't have to talk but it is highly recommended that once you are comfortable that you really open up!

AA/NA can be very helpful for people struggling with addiction. Every meeting has a chairperson. They will ask if anyone is new. And they will offer a desire chip or a white key tag for anyone who wants to try to stay clean and sober for 24 hours. The chair person will introduce a topic and everyone will go around the room and share on the topic. Sometimes they read from a book. If you aren't comfortable sharing you can just say, "My name is _________. I have the desire not to drink or use today. I think I will just listen." Also if they know you are know they might pass around a newcomers packet to gather phone numbers for you. Inside it will have some basic information on the program. I hope this helps.

You can expect support and others that are going through what you are going through. And you can see the progress because everyone there will be in different stages of recovering.

I have a couple of good friends who are still following NA/AA, even after 6 years of sobriety. I must tell you, those are the most incredible people I know. The NA/AA program, if done well and followed longterm can give you the key answers to all your questions. It may give you new purpose to your life and help you reach your goals. Do not ever be ashamed to go to NA/AA meeting. Many people just stay with their problems without taking the step to solve them. Be proud about who you are. Alcoholism/addiction is a disease and has not much to do with you but with your genes. It's up to you to take control and reach out to people who know how to fight it. It may not be easy, but as my AA friend told me: soon you will see all clearer and be happy that you took this step. Take care!

You can expect a great deal of support and helpful information about what you or someone you love is going through.

You can expect to get advice from peers on how to get and stay clean/ sober. You also get to work in a calming environment with others that will actually understand what you are going through.

They are normally open and have people telling their story. You should not feel pressured to talk unless you would like to. Everything said there should stay confidential as well.

Expect love and support, people who understand and know where you have been and know how to get out of it. Also expect people to know when someone is full of bull and when they are not. And most people won't be afraid to tell you.

NA/AA is a 12 step program that provides support for you and your family lets you learn how to cope with the alcoholic