Thread: NA vs AA
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Old 11-03-2010, 02:58 PM
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larrylive
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Is it just me, or was the topic- what are the differences between AA & NA. Seems it's digressed into why some "pure" alcoholics resent the dualy addicted from attending the meetings. When it clearly states "the only reqiurement for membership is a DESIRE to stop drinking"
Not to mention I thought most meetings requested that the discussions be confined to our problems relating to(read caused by) alcohol. Sharing our experience, strength and hope. Usually "drunk-a-logs" are frowned upon, so I can't see why detailed drug escapades would be tolerated.
I have a life long friend, who was a raging, beligerent, sloppy, falling down drunk, who also smoked marijuana. He now has 3yrs sober thanks to AA.had he been excluded from attending I believe he would be dead by now. Thankfully the meetings in my area are a bit more tolerant of others misgivings.

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