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This is a list of notable '''[[Twelve-step program|twelve-step groups]]''', groups which are based on the set of guiding principles for recovery from [[wiktionary:addictive|addictive]], [[compulsive behavior|compulsive]], or other [[behavior]]al problems originally developed by [[Alcoholics Anonymous]].<ref name="APA">{{cite book | last = VandenBos | first = Gary R. | title = APA dictionary of psychology | publisher = [[American Psychological Association]] | year = 2007 | location = [[Washington, DC]] | edition = 1st | isbn = 1-59147-380-2 | oclc = 65407150}}</ref> The twelve-step method has been adapted widely by fellowships of people recovering from various addictions, compulsive behaviors, and mental health problems. Additionally, some programs have adapted the twelve-step approach in part. |
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==Programs patterned after Alcoholics Anonymous== |
==Programs patterned after Alcoholics Anonymous== |
Revision as of 20:36, 26 August 2019
This is a list of notable twelve-step groups, groups which are based on the set of guiding principles for recovery from addictive, compulsive, or other behavioral problems originally developed by Alcoholics Anonymous.[1] The twelve-step method has been adapted widely by fellowships of people recovering from various addictions, compulsive behaviors, and mental health problems. Additionally, some programs have adapted the twelve-step approach in part.
Programs patterned after Alcoholics Anonymous
Fellowships in this section follow reasonably close variations of the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous.
- AA – Alcoholics Anonymous
- ACA – Adult Children of Alcoholics
- Al-Anon/Alateen, for friends and families of alcoholics
- CA – Cocaine Anonymous
- CLA – Clutterers Anonymous
- CMA – Crystal Meth Anonymous
- Co-Anon, for friends and family of addicts
- CoDA – Co-Dependents Anonymous, for people working to end patterns of dysfunctional relationships and develop functional and healthy relationships
- COSA – an auxiliary group of Sex Addicts Anonymous
- COSLAA – CoSex and Love Addicts Anonymous
- DA – Debtors Anonymous
- EA – Emotions Anonymous, for recovery from mental and emotional illness
- FA – Families Anonymous, for relatives and friends of addicts
- FA – Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous
- FAA – Food Addicts Anonymous
- GA – Gamblers Anonymous
- Gam-Anon/Gam-A-Teen, for friends and family members of problem gamblers
- HA – Heroin Anonymous
- MA – Marijuana Anonymous
- NA – Narcotics Anonymous
- N/A – Neurotics Anonymous, for recovery from mental and emotional illness
- Nar-Anon, for friends and family members of addicts
- NicA – Nicotine Anonymous
- OA – Overeaters Anonymous
- OLGA – Online Gamers Anonymous
- PA – Pills Anonymous, for recovery from prescription pill addiction.
- SA – Sexaholics Anonymous
- SAA – Sex Addicts Anonymous
- SCA – Sexual Compulsives Anonymous
- SIA – Survivors of Incest Anonymous
- SLAA – Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous
- SRA – Sexual Recovery Anonymous
- UA – Underearners Anonymous
- WA – Workaholics Anonymous
Programs partially patterned after Alcoholics Anonymous
Fellowships in this section use material from Alcoholics Anonymous, and credit its influence but do not necessary follow both the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of AA.
- Celebrate Recovery, Christian-focused twelve-step program for recovery from various behaviors
- Courage International, Catholic ministry which ministers to homosexuals
- GROW, a peer support and mutual aid organization for recovery from, and prevention of, serious mental illness
- Homosexuals Anonymous, group of people using a modified version of the twelve-steps to help each other to live an ex-gay lifestyle
- LDS Family Services Addiction Recovery Program, program affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that uses twelve-step principles
- Pagans In Recovery (PIR), for neopagans recovering from various compulsive/addictive behaviors
- Parents Anonymous (PA), for parents who have abused children
- Schizophrenics Anonymous (SA), for people who are affected by schizophrenia
See also
References
- ^ VandenBos, Gary R. (2007). APA dictionary of psychology (1st ed.). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association. ISBN 1-59147-380-2. OCLC 65407150.
External links
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- Online Recovery - 12-Step Groups at the Wayback Machine (archived April 1, 2003)
- About 12-step programs on DrugAbuse.gov