Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a self-help program consisting of alcoholics and recovering alcoholics. These peers who have experienced similar troubles involving alcohol, come together to seek support, guidance, and provide encouragement from one another. The group discusses past experiences, future concerns, problems, feelings and coping techniques. AA meetings are judgment free and are based off a fellowship, so people know they 're not alone on their journey. AA recognizes alcoholism as an illness and helps sponsor the treatment of alcoholism by encouraging the person to work towards sobriety by taking it one day at a time. There 's no specific definition for alcoholism but it may be depicted as a physical compulsion, with a mental obsession.
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called The Willingness to Change, held at Roger Williams Hospital in Providence inside the cafeteria. The meeting was an open group directed by two of the members, any alcoholics, recovering alcoholics and non alcoholics were able to attend. The group was a diverse crowd of about thirty people, there were men and women present and had a wide range of ages but mainly people looked to be in between their 30 's and 60 's. The cultures varied slightly possibly do to the location, as well as social class. I saw one gentleman walk into the meeting with a suit and tie, looking like he just came from work and others who had t-shirts and jeans on. By having an open meeting it encourages different types of people to attend, which essentially gives more learning opportunities. Since there are so many different cultures, viewpoints, and experiences the people attending get to see different perspectives and get introduced to more ways to over come issues. Hearing stories from people with a different background can provide multiple ways to look at the same problem. The tables and chairs were all set up facing to the back of the cafeteria towards a podium. The purpose of the meeting was to help provide support and motivation to the people to transforming their live style. The meeting was arranged by having two designated speakers already picked out. So, after the first time attendees introduced themselves and completed the first step of admitting they were alcoholics in front of the group. Everyone welcomed them and the speakers were able to begin. Both speakers were older gentlemen and they told remarkable stories of their struggles and how they got to where they are today. Just hearing the about the obstacles they went through and seeing where they were today, must have been inspirational and relatable to those who attended. Also, could have gave them hope and eliminate some self doubt, so they can gain control
called The Willingness to Change, held at Roger Williams Hospital in Providence inside the cafeteria. The meeting was an open group directed by two of the members, any alcoholics, recovering alcoholics and non alcoholics were able to attend. The group was a diverse crowd of about thirty people, there were men and women present and had a wide range of ages but mainly people looked to be in between their 30 's and 60 's. The cultures varied slightly possibly do to the location, as well as social class. I saw one gentleman walk into the meeting with a suit and tie, looking like he just came from work and others who had t-shirts and jeans on. By having an open meeting it encourages different types of people to attend, which essentially gives more learning opportunities. Since there are so many different cultures, viewpoints, and experiences the people attending get to see different perspectives and get introduced to more ways to over come issues. Hearing stories from people with a different background can provide multiple ways to look at the same problem. The tables and chairs were all set up facing to the back of the cafeteria towards a podium. The purpose of the meeting was to help provide support and motivation to the people to transforming their live style. The meeting was arranged by having two designated speakers already picked out. So, after the first time attendees introduced themselves and completed the first step of admitting they were alcoholics in front of the group. Everyone welcomed them and the speakers were able to begin. Both speakers were older gentlemen and they told remarkable stories of their struggles and how they got to where they are today. Just hearing the about the obstacles they went through and seeing where they were today, must have been inspirational and relatable to those who attended. Also, could have gave them hope and eliminate some self doubt, so they can gain control