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"Anonymous" Meetings

Alcoholics Anonymous: Support group for all addicts regardless of alcohol addiction. There are multiple AA meetings throughout the area. Just show up to one and go from there. If it's your first time, we recommend arriving 10-15 min early and possibly plan on staying a bit after. "Anonymous" meetings are very structured. While you'll have an opportunity to share what's on your mind, you won't get discussion or feedback during the actual meeting. The "meeting before the meeting" and the "meeting after the meeting" are where you'll interact with others, get feedback, suggestions, resources, etc

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Narcotics Anonymous: Similar to AA meetings but geared specifically for drug addiction. NA meetings are not as numerous as AA meetings, so it may be necessary to attend AA meetings, even if your drug of choice is a narcotic. If you specifically want NA, you may need to attend an online meeting if there isn't one in your area.

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Al-Anon and Nar-Anon: The "Anon" meetings are specifically for friends and family of those struggling with addiction. They help loved ones to learn to set boundries and keep themselves emotionally healthy while also being there to support their relative with an addiction issue. "Codependent No More" by Melody Beattie is a great resource for loved ones that will also introduce you to the "Anon" concepts. The Nar-Anon meetings are not as prevalent, but Al-Anon members will welcome you with open arms.

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S.M.A.R.T. Meetings

S.M.A.R.T. Recovery meetings are much newer to the addiction recovery scene than the "Anon" meetings. It's not better or worse than the "Anon"- just a different option. S.M.A.R.T. doesn't have a "higher power" component, it's largely based on modern behavioral therapy science, and the meetings for people struggling with addiction are more interactive where you'll learn a skill or technique, discuss it, possibly practice it, and interact with the other participants. While SMART meetings are abundant in other parts of the country, South Mississippi doesn't have a lot of them. However, the virtual meetings are very goodYou may want to avoid "national" meetings initially as they are huge and the ability to interact is hampered. Find a "local" meeting anywhere in the country that works for your availability and attend it. The West Coast meetings are easy for Mississippi because of the two-hour time change. There are also in-person meetings in New Orleans.

A great book for friends and family members that will introduce you to the SMART recovery model is "Get Your Loved One Sober: Alternatives to Nagging, Pleading, and Threatening" by Meyers and Wolfe. 

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