In addition other self-help groups for addictions have formed including Rational Recovery and Women for Sobriety. Members to coordinate and facilitate the meetings. Each group holds one or more meetings a week, at the same location and at the same time. Except for extreme weather conditions such as a tornado, hurricane, or volcano, meetings always meet. Newcomers are encouraged to make contact with someone before attending a first meeting so you can ask questions before and after you go.
Many meetings have a newcomers group as part of one of their regular weekly meetings.
There are no rules or guidelines on how to choose a sponsor but new members are encouraged to choose someone who they admire for their success in recovery, who has been able to stay sober for a few years, and who is the same gender.