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About this meeting
Back To Basics meets on Monday evenings at 8pm in the Carmelite Community Centre on Aungier Street, in Dublin 2. Run as a Big Book meeting, it focuses on reading from Alcoholics Anonymous's core text and discussing how particular passages apply to members' own experience. The meeting is closed, meaning it is intended for people with a desire to stop drinking rather than family members or the general public. Its city-centre location makes it a convenient after-work option for anyone in the area on a Monday evening. As with all AA meetings, attendance is free and there is no need to book in advance. Wheelchair access at the Carmelite Community Centre has not been confirmed, so anyone with mobility needs is encouraged to get in touch with the group before their first visit to Aungier Street.
Common questions
Who is the Back To Basics meeting intended for?
It is a closed meeting for people with a desire to stop drinking, rather than an open meeting for the general public.
What does a Big Book meeting involve?
Members read from and discuss Alcoholics Anonymous's core text, relating passages to their own recovery.
Is there a charge to attend?
No, it is free, and there is no need to book a place beforehand.
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