How to Join a Marijuana Anonymous Phone Meeting Through District 28

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District 28 of Marijuana Anonymous (MA) lists more than 35 phone meetings per week, all scheduled in Eastern time. To join one, open the meeting schedule on ma-phone.org, find a meeting that fits your schedule, and use the meeting number and participation instructions the site provides. The site is aimed at anyone who has "a desire to stop using marijuana (cannabis)," and it also publishes newcomer FAQs, meeting scripts, and separate listings for open, women's, and men's meetings.

Before You Join

  • Check the time zone. The site labels its phone meeting list "Eastern time," so convert the start time to your local zone before you dial in.
  • Decide which meeting type fits you. District 28 separates its listings into open meetings (MAWPM), women's meetings (WIR), and men's meetings (DIR). If you are new, the open meetings and the newcomer-oriented script are the most general entry point.
  • Skim the participation guide. The "How to Participate" page and the Newcomer FAQ explain what to expect on the call; the meeting scripts (including a newcomer script and a "Promises" script) show how a meeting is typically run.

Step by Step

  1. Go to ma-phone.org and open Meeting Schedules.
  2. Pick a meeting by day and Eastern time, noting whether it is an open, women's, or men's meeting.
  3. Get the dial-in number for that meeting. The site maintains a MAWPM Meeting Numbers page alongside the schedule; use the number listed for the meeting you chose rather than assuming one number works for all.
  4. Call in at the scheduled time. Expect the chair to follow the published script: readings, introductions, sharing, and closing.
  5. If you are new, say so when introductions come around — the newcomer script and FAQ exist precisely for this.

What to Expect on the Call

Element What the site provides
Meeting format Published scripts for open meetings, newcomers, promises, and Saturday-night sessions
Group variations Separate scripts and chair guidelines for women's (WIR) and men's (DIR) meetings
Newcomer support Newcomer FAQ and a dedicated newcomer script
Sobriety recognition "Virtual Sobriety Chips" and a chip request form
Between meetings Speaker tapes and an MA Speaker Tapes Podcast

Common Stumbling Points

  • Wrong number for the wrong meeting. Meeting numbers are listed separately from the schedule; match the number to the specific meeting rather than reusing one from a different listing.
  • Missing the start because of the time zone. All times are Eastern; a 7 p.m. ET meeting is 4 p.m. on the West Coast.
  • Not knowing the etiquette. Reading the meeting script and the "How to Participate" page beforehand removes most uncertainty about when to speak and how sharing works.

Related Resources on the Site

Beyond the schedule, District 28 links to meeting readings, prayers, announcements, the Marijuana Anonymous app, and the main Marijuana Anonymous site. It also describes a Seventh Tradition contribution process and general service documents (agendas, minutes, chair guidelines) for members interested in service. These are optional; attending a meeting requires only the schedule, the meeting number, and a phone.