AA Meetings Cushing, OK

Below is a comprehensive directory of AA meetings in Cushing, Oklahoma.

The closest AA meeting to you is 0.09 miles away and meets on Monday at 7:00:00 PM.

If you can't find a meeting close to you at the time you're looking for, we recommend checking out nearby towns including: Avery, Ripley, Agra, and Drumright.

Additional local resources: Cushing NA Meetings | Cushing Al-Anon Meetings

What is an AA Meeting?

Alcoholics Anonymous is a program developed to help alcoholics obtain sobriety. There is no charge to attend a meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous in Cushing, OK as the funding is voluntary based only from its members.

Alcoholics Anonymous is one of most commonly recognized programs in the United States and around the world that helps countless men and women overcome their dependence on alcohol in the pursuit of lifelong recovery. They are typically made up of small groups of people who share their recovery journey and are there to help new members obtain sobriety.

Selecting An AA Meeting in Cushing, OK

There are a many different AA meetings in Cushing, OK. prior to selecting the meeting that you are going to join, it is beneficial to know the different types of AA meetings and what happens at each one.

Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous - An Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous is open to anyone who has a desire to attend. You do not have to be an alcoholic to go to an open AA Meeting. Friends, family, and children can join these meetings.

Closed Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous - A Closed meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous is only for those who have a desire to get sober. Friends and family are not able to attend these meetings.

Big Book Meeting - At these meetings, a member will typically read out of the Big Book and then encourage its members to discuss the meeting.

Speaker Meeting - At an Alcoholics Anonymous speaker meeting, a member of Alcoholics Anonymous will tell their story and share their experience, strength, and hope with fellow members of Alcoholics Anonymous. The speaker may or may not take up all of the time and members are often encouraged to share their thoughts before wrapping up.

Alcoholics Anonymous Literature Meeting - A literature meeting typically involves reading from one of the Alcoholics Anonymous approved pieces of literature and an sometimes they open the floor to discussion at the end or a speaker about the literature of topic.

Step Study - An Alcoholics Anonymous step study traditionally focuses on one or two steps per meeting. This can involve a speaker lead discussion about a particular step, literature reading, and may or may not be followed by a discussion about the step(s).

Meditation Meeting - A Meditation Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting can involve deep reflection for a portion of the meeting or even the length of the meeting. The meditation may be guided and then followed by a discussion.

Traditions Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting - One or more of the Alcoholics Anonymous traditions will be discussed in thoroughly. This can be done with a speaker, literature lead, and may or may not be followed by a conversation.

Since each Cushing Alcoholics Anonymous meeting is autonomous, they are able to run each meeting as they see fit. Variation of meeting formats is common and you can also find Alcoholics Anonymous meetings in Cushing that do not. We recommend contacting the local Alcoholics Anonymous intergroup to get more information on Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings in Cushing, OK, or visiting aa.org to find out more information.

How to Get The Most From an Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting in Cushing, OK

The members who benefit the most from Alcoholics Anonymous tend to find success through getting involved in the program. If you are attending your first AA meeting and really want to get sober, we advise following the suggestions of the AA members that have been a part of AA for a while.

It is recommended that you accept where you are at with you addiction and accept help. Part of not drinking is helping the new people of Alcoholics Anonymous in Cushing live a sober life, so people are going to be more than willing to help you not drink too. Raise your hand, introduce who you are, admit that you need help.