I haven't been to an NA meeting, or any other anonymous meeting other than AA. I've had friends say that they had a better experience at AA, its just difficult for people who don't consider themselves alcoholic to share if they don't want to say they're an alcoholic. Our third tradition says "the only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking". So most meetings will ask that in keeping with the 3rd tradtion, anyone who is alcoholic is invited to share, all others to participate by listening. Since its a meeting for alcoholics to come and give/get support, we appreciate hearing from alcoholics. Most times I'm of the belief that its the same disease, but I know for me personally I cringe when I hear "addict" in place of "alcoholic" at an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting.

Don't know if that helps any.