This is a topic that would be brought up in a business meeting and a group concscience would address the matter in retrospect so that this type of speaker could be avoided in the future. We don't bring in any speakers who are there to speak as a representative of a recovery center or touting a method of recovery for addiction as that is contradictory to our purpose (focus on ourselves rather than the addict). Most of our speakers are from NA simply telling their story. We did have a speaker from drug court but we specifically asked her to stay focused on the families of the addicts and how they help or hender the process. We discussed the validity and appropriateness of her coming quite thoroughly before inviting her to speak.
Personally, I feel I can learn something from anyone so I would take what I need and leave the rest. But I also feel it's very important to maintain the integrity of the traditions. The overall health and welfare of the group should come first.....always.
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