AA, NA and Al-Anon Meetings in Sandy, Utah

“As we fought [addiction] together, we got to a point where we felt so alone and didn’t realize what resources were available to us” - Mark, Sandy, UT Resident

A few years back, Andrea Smardon published an article on the WKUER website profiling Mark Lewis, a local resident who lost his son to heroin addiction. Mark is among the many people who believe that there needs to be a larger network of addiction resources in Sandy, Utah.

“It’s amazing to me, after [his son] died, how many people I’ve talked to who say they’ve been affected with their family, friends, niece or nephew, but nobody seems to talk about it,” Mark is quoted in the article. “We’ve learned there are a lot of people working on the problem, but there’s still a lack of awareness by those who can make a difference and we want to get the conversation started.”

Mark is absolutely right. There is a shortage of resources for addicts in Sandy, Utah, and the country as a whole.

That’s why we here at Northpoint Recovery are committed to helping addicts overcome their struggles. While it may take years before there are sufficient addiction resources, there are a few that can help you get started right now.

Here’s some info about AA, NA and Al-Anon (as well as a list of meetings in the area) that should be helpful for you.

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AA Meetings: Battling Alcoholism in Utah

Alcoholism is a rampant problem in both Sandy and other communities around Utah. This often comes as a surprise, given the fact that the state has such a large Mormon population and unusually strict liquor laws. Practitioners of the Mormon religion, of course, are supposed to abstain from drinking booze and using drugs. But, both Mormons and non-Mormons are still susceptible to alcohol abuse and addiction.

Here are a few statistics about alcohol abuse in the area:

Alcohol poisoning is a large problem in Utah. the state has the seventh-highest rate of deaths related to binge-drinking. That is quite a scary statistic, considering that only 25% of the state’s population admit to using alcohol.
72% of all teens who use alcohol in the state admit to binge drinking on a regular basis. On a national level, only 55% of teenage drinkers report binge-drinking, putting Utah teens 17% above the U.S average.
Although fewer adult residents are drinkers, alcoholism rates in Utah are on a par with the rest of the country.
A recent study on DUI statistics in Utah shows that fewer alcohol-related car accidents take place in the state than in other parts of the country. This leads researchers to believe that the majority of residents’ binge-drinking takes place at home.

These statistics are overwhelming, but there are many resources to help alcoholics and their families. Alcoholics Anonymous is a free and easy way to start tackling your problem.

Alcoholics Anonymous: A Community of Recovering Addicts

If you’re a Utah resident and you’re struggling with alcoholism, it’s important to remind yourself that you’re not alone. There are hundreds of thousands of Utahns like you who are struggling with the same problem.

AA meetings are a place where alcoholics gather to offer one another support. Members get together in a designated meeting place (usually a school, library, town hall or church). They take turns sharing their stories and talking about their experience with recovery.

There is no prerequisite for membership. All you need to do to be a member is to show up, listen (you don’t even have to talk if you don’t want to) and have the desire to not drink.

“There are no age or education requirements. Membership is open to anyone who wants to do something about his or her drinking problem.” - Alcoholics Anonymous, What is AA?

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AA Meetings in Sandy, Utah

Meetings are held every day of the week both in nearly every city around the country. You’re not required to attend every meeting, just whenever you feel like you need some support.

Note: Some meetings are labeled “closed”. As we’ve pointed out above, AA is an organization that prides itself on the commitment of its members. Closed meetings, therefore, are only open to addicts that have attended multiple public meetings and shown that they are dedicated to getting sober.

It doesn’t take long for the community to recognize that you are actively working to get sober. After attending a few open meetings, you should talk to the organizer about joining a closed meeting and they’ll instruct you on the next steps to take.

Sunday

9:00 PM
Every Night Firelight Group
Community of Grace Presbyterian Church
Room 8
2015 S. 2000 E Highland Drive
Sandy, UT 84093
This is an open meeting.

Monday

7:30 PM
Into Action Group
Community of Grace Presbyterian Church
2015 S. 2000 E Highland Drive
Sandy, UT 84093
This is a step-study meeting group. Members will gather to discuss their 12-step progress and share advice on working through the process.