Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a prevalent problem in today’s society. It is characterized by an addiction or dependence to alcohol that causes harm for the individual and those around them(Halter, 2014). One of the forms of treatments for AUD is attending Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). This group aims to help people suffering from AUD by helping them get sober using a 12 step model (Halter, 2014). The goal of this paper is to gain insight on the AA program and to better understand people suffering from AUD. On January 22, 2016 at 7 p.m. I attended an AA meeting at Fred Heutte Center in Norfolk, it had about 25 to 30 attendees.
Leader
The leader of the AA meeting exhibited a very democratic way of presiding over the gathering. He directed the flow of topics and encouraged extensive member participation. He served as the group’s coordinator, orienter, and elaborator. He enabled the members to share their ideas, opinions, and stories. This fostered a very accepting atmosphere which is vital to these types of programs.
Group Members
Each member of the group played different roles as the session progressed. They took turns being the “information giver” while sharing their stories and the “information receiver” while listening to other people. Some opted not to speak and …show more content…
First, they do not support any political or religious party they made that clear when the meeting started. However, they do believe in spirituality. They even stress its importance to the 12 step program for recovery. Second, they all acknowledge that they are alcoholics. They always mention it before they shared a story. They feet that realizing and accepting that they have a problem with alcohol is the first step towards resolution. Lastly, they have a very strong belief in their programs effectivity. Group members adamantly stated that they have tried other treatment modalities and failed, attesting AA is the only program that worked for
Leader
The leader of the AA meeting exhibited a very democratic way of presiding over the gathering. He directed the flow of topics and encouraged extensive member participation. He served as the group’s coordinator, orienter, and elaborator. He enabled the members to share their ideas, opinions, and stories. This fostered a very accepting atmosphere which is vital to these types of programs.
Group Members
Each member of the group played different roles as the session progressed. They took turns being the “information giver” while sharing their stories and the “information receiver” while listening to other people. Some opted not to speak and …show more content…
First, they do not support any political or religious party they made that clear when the meeting started. However, they do believe in spirituality. They even stress its importance to the 12 step program for recovery. Second, they all acknowledge that they are alcoholics. They always mention it before they shared a story. They feet that realizing and accepting that they have a problem with alcohol is the first step towards resolution. Lastly, they have a very strong belief in their programs effectivity. Group members adamantly stated that they have tried other treatment modalities and failed, attesting AA is the only program that worked for