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ELEKTRAWMN


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This hasn't happened to anyone I know of,  nor my AH.... but it just came up in conversation.

 

What happens at an AA meeting if a member shows up drunk?  



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My XA husband told me they were not allowed to share.

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Good Question!

Every group has their own group concience so there is no one right answer to this question... But acceptance and tolerance is our code and as long as they're not causing a commotion and disrupting the meeting then I think they should be welcomed with open arms. The only requirement for AA membership is a desire to stop drinking... not to be sober. If someone shows up drunk to a meeting then that's probably the best place they could be and the smartest choice they've made all day.Where else better to get the help they need, right?

Looking forward to others intut!

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I don't know the answer either. I have been told by exABF it's common and he even did it early on in his quest for recovery. I know that I attended a couple of open meetings with him and saw a few who were, they were treated kindly and not made to feel like they did something wrong. They were as welcome as anyone else, including me an "guest".

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I had to remember that the only requirement for AA was a DESIRE to quit drinking .  Most are treated with respect they are not fooling anyone as my AA friend says you can't con a con .biggrin Eventually someone will take them aside and suggest they attend sober out of respect for those working the program at which point they will do as asked or leave .  Louise



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It is mentioned in the opening of some of our meetings (AA) that if the person has been drinking please refrain from sharing and wait until the meeting is over to talk with another person.  smile



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Thanks for the answers! smile      AH didn't know, and never witnessed it.  He did say that someone would probably offer to stay until they sober up and take them home if necessary.   Thanks again for responding to my randomness!   aww



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