The 20th Century Freedom Movement That Began With Bill & Dr. Bob

The ultimate weapon against foggy, distorted thinking is a nonprofessional fellowship of other human beings who are recovering from the same. Twelve simple steps offer a road map for living that leads to spiritual awakenings and beyond. These steps, originally published by a group of recovering drunks in 1939 have been adapted almost word-for-word by many other groups worldwide. If something or someone is making your life unmanageable, check out some direct links to free recovery programs based on mutual support that have been included on this page. If you don’t find your habit below, try an online search for “12 Step recovery programs for {insert your mental obsession}” and it will help you find the right one for you.

When a substance gets hard to put down

Narcotics

NA

Alcohol

AA

Marijuana

MA

Nicotine

NicA

Food Addiction

FAA or FA

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When a habit crosses the line of addiction and it’s time to stop

Computer Gaming’

CGAA.

Compulsive Overeating

OA

Debting/Money

DA

 

Intimacy disorder

SLAA  or SCA

 

Watching someone you love do the same destructive thing over and over can become an all-consuming mental obsession that robs you of peace of mind

When you have or have had, a relationship with a problem drinker, Al-Anon can help. Additional programs for coping with a relative, friend,  or loved one with an addiction problem or mental illness are CoDA,  FA,  and Nar-Anon

and for young people, there is an recovery program called Alateen.
There is also ACA for adult children of alcoholics/dysfunctional families