Originally Posted by
doggonecarl 
Actually, the meetings (by themselves) aren't the answer. The path to sobriety in AA is through working the program, which are the 12 steps. The meetings just provide immense support from people who have been where you are.
And they don't require insurance coverage.
There is more than one to get sober. But don't exclude them before you tried them. Good luck.
I have tried meetings, and met some very nice people....but what I know about myself is that that terror I feel while I'm sitting in one leads to me not wanting to go, which leads to feeling disappointed in myself for failing which leads to giving up and drinking. It's not for lack of trying, I just know it's not for me.