1. Can you describe a meething (alcoholic anonymous in a church), including location, time of day, name of the group, physical surroundings of the meetin, ,and atmosphere and tone. Also, discuss the Group's demographics (including socio-cultural aspects such as gender, class, race, etc.).

2.Can you describe three stories that were told at the meeting? Please keep anonymity when

discussing this person's description of their addiction and recovery.

3.Can you compare academic references and class content to your experience? for example the book Uppers-Downers- All Arounders 8th edition. From a theoretical point of view, how do the 12 steps work as therapeutic tools?

4. Describe your personal experience at the meeting. What did you learn about yourself by attending this meeting (including stereotypes and expectations that were shattered or confirmed, surprises, types of feelings experienced, level of comfort/discomfort, etc.)? What new learning did you acquire about the nature of self-help groups? What dynamics resonated with you? What dynamics discouraged you? What is your opinion about the usefulness of 12-step groups for people with addictions?