A speaker meeting may be one that is either closed and attended only by DRA members or open and may be attended by DRA members in addition to family members, friends, and other individuals who are interested in learning about the DRA program.A speakers meeting offers an audience the opportunity to hear one or more DRA members tell their personal story. The speaker will tell what it was like to experience a dual disorder and what it is like today to be in a program of dual recovery. Some DRA groups may set aside time for a general discussion after the speakers have finished sharing their personal stories.