To me, they are a place to go and have fellowship with folks that struggle with the same addiction you have.

IMHO, when you surround yourself with folks that are where you want to be, then it becomes easier and natural to get there.

Also, you can learn coping skills. You can see others struggles, and how they get past them. Then, you can use the things you saw in someone else, and apply them to your life.

There are a bunch of meetings out there, some of them are much different then others. If you don't feel "at home" at the one you went to, after trying it a few times, try another meeting somewhere else.

I am proud of you for making a step in the right direction!! God Bless you!!