Could A 12 Step Program Be Right For You?
Addiction isn't a choice. That statement may not seem groundbreaking today, but the idea of alcoholism as an illness was a new concept in 1939 when the book Alcoholics Anonymous was first published.
Today, the 12-step recovery model is a cornerstone in the treatment of drug and alcohol addiction. Evidence supports the effectiveness of peer-to-peer support mutual aid organizations such as AA and NA.
A study, sponsored by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), examined the effectiveness of various treatment types in reducing overall drinking and drug use, and concluded that the 12-step model resulted in the most significant long-term impact.
Below are four 12 step organizations that have helped countless millions around the globe recover from addiction to alcohol, drugs, and negative behaviors.
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12 Step Mutual Support Groups
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ADAM T.
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ANGIE D.
NA SPEAKER
KIMBERLAND
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RICK T.
Other Anonymous Fellowships
Cocaine Anonymous – http://www.ca.org
Gamblers Anonymous – http://www.gamblersanonymous.org
Dual Recovery Anonymous – http://www.draonline.org
Recoveries Anonymous – http://www.r-a.org
Emotional Health Anonymous – Emotional Health Anonymous
Nicotine Anonymous – http://www.nicotine-anonymous.org
Addictions Anonymous – http://www.alladdictionsanonymous.com
Chemically Dependent Anonymous – http://www.cdaweb.org
Crystal Meth Anonymous – http://www.crystalmeth.org
Dual Diagnosis Anonymous – http://www.ddaworldwide.org
Heroin Anonymous – http://www.heroin-anonymous.org/
Marijuana Anonymous – http://www.marijuana-anonymous.org
Methadone Anonymous – http://www.methadonesupport.org
Pills Anonymous – http://groups.msn.com/PillsAnonymous
Bettors Anonymous – http://www.bettorsanonymous.org
Clutterers Anonymous – http://www.clutterersanonymous.net
Emotions Anonymous – http://www.emotionsanonymous.org
Spenders Anonymous – http://www.spenders.org
Debtors Anonymous – http://debtorsanonymous.org
For the Family
Al-Anon/Alateen – http://www.al-anon.alateen.org/
Adult Children of Alcoholics – http://www.adultchildren.org/
Nar-Anon – http://nar-anon.org/
Families Anonymous – http://www.familiesanonymous.org/
Parents Anonymous – http://www.parentsanonymous.org/
Co-Anon/ Cocaine Anonymous – http://www.co-anon.org/
Co-Dependents Anonymous – http://www.codependents.org/
Eating Addictions
Food Addicts Anonymous – http://foodaddictsanonymous.org/
Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous – http://www.foodaddicts.org/
Overeaters Anonymous – http://www.oa.org/
Anorexics and Bulimics Anonymous –
Compulsive Eaters Anonymous – http://www.ceahow.org/
Eating Disorders Anonymous – http://www.eatingdisordersanonymous.org/
Overeaters Anonymous – http://www.oa.org/
Tips to improve your resilience in recovery
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Building strong, positive relationships with loved ones, friends and peers in your community can provide you with needed support, guidance and acceptance in good and bad times.
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Make every day meaningful.
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Learn from experience.
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Remain hopeful.
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Take care of yourself.
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Ask for help, when needed.
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Develop an attitude of gratitude.
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Connect with others in recovery through support meetings online or in-person.
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Tell yourself you are worthy of the gifts of recovery.
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