What term describes meetings open to anyone interested in recovery, not limited to individuals with substance use disorders?

• A. Open meetings
• B. Closed meetings
• C. 12-step program
• D. Sober living homes

Answer: (A)

Open meetings describe gatherings in recovery programs that welcome anyone interested in recovery, not just those with a substance use disorder. This inclusivity lets family members, professionals, and curious individuals participate or observe, which can reduce stigma and provide broader education about the process of recovery. Closed meetings, by contrast, are limited to people who have a personal desire to stop using. The 12-step program refers to the overall framework these meetings follow, and sober living homes are residential facilities that provide housing and support, not meetings. So the term that describes meetings open to anyone is open meetings.