

Behavioral issues such as compulsion for or addiction to gambling, crime, food, sex, hoarding, getting into debt and work are addressed in fellowships such as Gamblers Anonymous, Overeaters Anonymous, Sexaholics Anonymous and Debtors Anonymous.Īuxiliary groups such as Al-Anon and Nar-Anon, for friends and family members of alcoholics and addicts, respectively, are part of a response to treating addiction as a disease that is enabled by family systems. ĭemographic preferences related to the addicts' drug of choice has led to the creation of Cocaine Anonymous, Crystal Meth Anonymous and Marijuana Anonymous. Narcotics Anonymous was formed by addicts who did not relate to the specifics of alcohol dependency. Over 200 self-help organizations-often known as fellowships-with a worldwide membership of millions-now employ twelve-step principles for recovery. Twelve-step methods have been adapted to address a wide range of alcoholism, substance abuse, and dependency problems.
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learning to live a new life with a new code of behavior.examining past errors with the help of a sponsor (experienced member).coming to believe in a Higher Power that can give strength.


Developed in the 1930s, the first twelve-step program, Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), aided its membership to overcome alcoholism. Twelve-step programs are mutual aid organizations for the purpose of recovery from substance addictions, behavioral addictions and compulsions. For the song of the same name, see Cxloe.
