A twelve-step program is a set of guiding principles outlining a course of action for recovery from addiction, compulsion, or other behavioral problems. Originally proposed by Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) as a method of recovery from alcoholism, the Twelve Steps were first published in the book, Alcoholics Anonymous: The Story of How More Than One Hundred Men Have Recovered From Alcoholism in 1939. The method was then adapted and became the foundation of other twelve-step programs such as Narcotics Anonymous, Overeaters Anonymous, Co-Dependents Anonymous and Debtors Anonymous. As summarized by the American Psychological Association, the process involves the following:

  • admitting that one cannot control one's addiction or compulsion;
  • recognizing a greater power that can give strength;
  • examining past errors with the help of a sponsor (experienced member);
  • making amends for these errors;
  • learning to live a new life with a new code of behavior;
  • helping others that suffer from the same addictions or compulsions.

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The book, informally referred to by members as "The Big Book," described a twelve-step program involving admission of powerlessness over alcohol, acceptance of a benevolent higher power, moral inventory, complete and direct restitution to those harmed, ...
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If you are interested in joining this group, call Danna Eddy at (207) 439-8731, visit www.tops.org, or stop by the Kittery Community Center. n overcomers twelve step group: meets every Thursday from 7 to 8:30 pm on the second floor of the New Creation ...
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For questions about meetings and location, e-mail or visit www.rainbowyouth.net. Adult Children of Alcoholics 6-7 pm every Fri. at Drew United Methodist Church, 49-51 Sussex St., Port Jervis. Twelve-step meetings addressing ...

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See also:

  • 12 Step Resources12 Step Resources
    brevity0.tripod.com
    A collection of links and resources devoted to transformation and personal change in general and twelve-step recovery.
  • Recovering Couples AnonymousRecovering Couples Anonymous
    recovering-couples.org
    A Twelve Step fellowship founded in 1988. The primary purpose of RCA is to help couples find freedom from dysfunctional patterns in relationships.
  • Clutterers AnonymousClutterers Anonymous
    clutterersanonymous.net
    A 12-step recovery program, offers help to the true clutterer, who is overwhelmed by disorder. FAQs, literature, meeting list, and CLA background information provided.
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