This type of meeting is intended to facilitate a deeper understanding of the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions. Each week the group reads an essay on a Step or Tradition from a group conscience approved text. Over the course of 12 weeks the group goes from Step 1 to12; then over the next 12 weeks go from Tradition 1 to 12.  As an alternative, the group could, read Step 1 the first week, then Tradition 1 the next week and so on.

LEADER:

“Good evening, and welcome to the _________________ meeting of Crystal Meth Anonymous. My name is ___________________, and I am a crystal meth addict. If you are seeking recovery, you are in the right place. Thank you for being here and sharing your recovery with us.”

“Before we begin this meeting, let us have a moment of silence.”

“Would you please join in the Serenity Prayer?:”

God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage

      to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference.

“As we start our meeting, please remember to silence all mobile devices.”

Crystal Meth Anonymous is a fellowship of people for whom all drugs, especially crystal meth, have become a problem. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stay clean and lead a sober life. The fellowship advocates complete abstinence from crystal meth, alcohol, medications not taken as prescribed as well as all other mind-altering substances. There are no dues or membership lists – each group is expected to be self-supporting through its own contributions. The Twelve Steps of CMA are suggested to provide us with a plan with which to build a sober, better life. We believe that if we work these simple steps we will live a life free of active crystal meth addiction.”

“We ask several questions at this meeting to better acquaint ourselves with one another, but not to embarrass anyone. I have shared that I am an addict, are there any other addicts present?”

“Is there anyone here in their first 30 days?  If so, please introduce yourself by giving us your first name.”

“Is there anyone else at this meeting for the first time?”

“To everyone here tonight, welcome! If you are seeking recovery, you are in the right place. Thank you for being here and sharing your recovery with us. For those who are new, please don’t hesitate to contact members who have been around for a while, as they will be honored to share their experience, strength, and hope with you. The Twelve Stwps of CMA are suggested to provide us with a plan with which to build a sober, better life. We believe that if we work these simple steps we will live a life free of active crystal meth addiction.”

“The format of this meeting is…

1. Selected readings.
2. The 7^th Tradition.
3. General participation
4. Secretary’s announcements and closing”

“The readings used at this meeting are adapted from “The Book of Alcoholics Anonymous” and the writings of Crystal Meth Anonymous.”

I have asked, __________ to read, _____________________________

I have asked ___________ to read “The Twelve Steps of CMA.” (or “The Twelve Steps and How They Work”)

I have asked ___________ to read __________________________________

[Possible readings include, “What is the Crystal Meth Program”, “Are You a Tweaker”, “Today I Can”, “The Twelve Traditions” and  “I Can Stay Sober”]

“The format of this Step/Tradition study meeting is to read one Step/Tradition per week making our way from 1 to 12. When we are finished reading, the floor is open to speak as the spirit moves us.”

“This week we are on Step/Tradition _____.”

“We are reading from the text ________________________.”

[Selected step is read at this time. The book is passed either after each paragraph or after each page, whatever the group decides]

“Thanks everyone. We are self-supporting by our own contributions, the 7^th Tradition will be observed at this time.”

“The meeting is now open for general participation. We suggest that you have 24 hours of “clean time” and that you limit your share to allow time for all those who wish to share on the Step/Tradition that was read.”

[After general participation is finished]

“We now turn the meeting over to the secretary.”

SECRETARY:

 “A burning desire is described as: I will use if I don’t share now. Before we close, are there any “Burning Desires” to share?”

[Allow for a brief burning desire, if any.]

“I now turn the meeting over to our chip person.”

[After chips have finished]

“Sponsorship is a critical part of this program, and everyone is encouraged to have a sponsor to help with practicing the steps and working the program. Would those who are available to serve as a sponsor, please raise your hand? If you are in need of a sponsor, please talk to one of these people who will gladly help you as a sponsor, or help you in finding one.”

“I would like to thank all those who participate each week in making this meeting a success. Thank you

“May we have a Treasurer’s report?

May we have a GSR report?

Are there any CMA related announcements?”

“Let us thank our Leader for today, ________________”

“Would ______________ please read ___________________________ and lead is in the Serenity Prayer.”