Originally Posted by
calvin86 
There is an AA group in town but I'm a very nervous and self conscious person. I'm not sure I could face going to that. NA I have never heard of. What are they all about?
NA is "narcotics anonymous". It's a 12-step program like AA but is open to people who use any kind of substance as their drug of choice, alcohol included.
You don't need to say or do anything at either meeting if you don't want to, you can simply sit there an listen if you like. Anxiety is very common in addiction, and some of it may actually be fueled by your drinking. Another option would be to call ahead, someone could meet you outside the meeting if you don't feel comfortable going in on your own.