Should I go to AA or NA?

[Anonymous]

I live in a recovery house now and I’ve been going to AA when I think I should probably be in NA. I have over indulged with alcohol before but I’ve always been a social drinker. but weed has always been my thing and I also abuse sleeping pills to go to sleep. I haven’t drunk in two years and I haven’t smoked in one year. I say I’m sober when I actually have abused sleeping pills this last year to go to sleep. I used to think I that I was sober until accepted and came to the realization that I’m addicted to them just like I did with weed. I don’t mind going to AA meeting because I very well could be an alcoholic who just happened to have something I loved more in weed so I used that. When going to meeting is it best to go to what you addiction choice was or go to both?

[Oliverlogan263]

Yo, that's a tough call on whether you should go to AA or NA. It really depends on what your main substance abuse issues have been.

From what you're describing, it seems like weed and sleeping pills have actually been your bigger issues, even though you've had problems with alcohol in the past too. So NA might actually be the better fit for you.

The thing with AA is that it's mainly focused on alcoholism. And while you could definitely still get something out of the meetings, if your primary addiction has been to other substances, NA might be able to provide more targeted support.

At the same time, you make a good point that you could be an alcoholic who just happened to gravitate more towards weed and pills. In that case, going to both AA and NA meetings could be really helpful.

My advice would be to try out a few different NA meetings first and see if you feel like that community is a better fit for your specific struggles. But don't write off AA either - go to a few of those too and see what resonates more.

The most important thing is that you find a recovery program that makes you feel genuinely supported and understood. Don't be afraid to shop around and try different meetings until you land on what works best for you.

And remember, there's no shame in using both AA and NA if that's what you need. Your sobriety and healing are the priority here. Do what feels right for you, girl. You got this!

[sage2021]

Both would be good for you.

I went to a 12-step program for 2-1/2 years every single Tuesday night after working all day and it was snowing outside - but I still went to the meetings.
My brother is an alcoholic and has been going to AA for probably more than 30 years.
You'll always have that monkey on your back.

[petitedollbabee]

I’d say go to both as you have addiction struggles with both substances.

[Nikki1989]

You probably need to go to both.

[Anonymous]

Go to both