Grieving Without The Green

Meeting Format

• Big Book
• Newcomer
• Discussion
• Speaker

Big Book

The group reads from and discusses the book Alcoholics Anonymous (the "Big Book").

Newcomer

Designed for people in their first days or weeks. The format usually covers the basics of the program and how meetings work.

Discussion

A chair introduces a topic and members take turns sharing. This is the most common meeting format.

Speaker

One or more members share their story at length. Speaker meetings are a good fit if you would rather listen than talk.

Notes from the Group

This is a meeting specifically designed for marijuana addicts that are dealing with aspects of grief and loss as well as their addiction to Cannabis. It is a common thing among addicts that when we are confronted by grief and especially loss in our lives, these events can often cue up strong desires to use in order to get through the deep sadness. This vulnerable state can then trigger a relapse, compounding our difficulties. We are here for the marijuana addict facing these strong emotions and challenges. Through supportive discussion, MA literature as well as other resource study, and speakers who themselves have traversed these difficult waters of recovery, we will share our Experience, Strength, and Hope with each other as we recover from what is often one of life's most difficult chapters. Email: [email protected]