List of twelve-step groups

List of twelve-step groups

This is a list of twelve-step programs based on the set of guiding principles for recovery from addictive, compulsive, or other behavioral problems that was originally developed by Alcoholics Anonymous.cite book | last = VandenBos | first = Gary R. | title = APA dictionary of psychology | publisher = American Psychological Association | year = 2007 | location = Washington, DC | edition = 1st edition | isbn = 1591473802 | oclc = 65407150] 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

*ACA - Adult Children of Alcoholics (also abbreviated as ACOA)
*Al-Anon/Alateen, for friends and family members of alcoholics
*AA - Alcoholics Anonymous
*CA - Cocaine Anonymous
*CLA - Clutterers Anonymous
*CMA - Crystal Meth Anonymous
*CoDA - Co-Dependents Anonymous
*Co-Anon, for friends and family of addicts
*COSA - Codependents of Sex Addicts
*COSLAA - CoSex and Love Addicts Anonymous
*DA - Debtors Anonymous
*EA - Emotions Anonymous
*EHA - Emotional Health Anonymous
*GA - Gamblers Anonymous
*Gam-Anon/Gam-A-Teen, for friends and family members of problem gamblers
*MA - Marijuana Anonymous
*NA - Narcotics Anonymous
*NAIL - Neurotics Anonymous
*Nar-Anon, for friends and family members of addicts
*NicA - Nicotine Anonymous
*OA - Overeaters Anonymous
*OLGA - Online Gamers Anonymous
*SA - Sexaholics Anonymous
*SAA - Sex Addicts Anonymous
*SCA - Sexual Compulsives Anonymous
*SA - Smokers Anonymous
*SLAA - Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous
*WA - Workaholics Anonymous

Programs partially patterned after Alcoholics Anonymous

*Celebrate Recovery
*GROW
*LDS Family Services Addiction Recovery Program
*PA - Parents Anonymous
*PIR - Pagans In Recovery
*SA - Schizophrenics Anonymous

See also

* Addiction recovery groups
* Self-help groups for mental health
* Twelve-step program

References

External links

*dmoz|Society/Support_Groups/Twelve_Step|Twelve-Step Groups
*Waybackdate |site=http://www.onlinerecovery.org/12/ |date=20030401081936 |title=Online Recovery - 12-Step Groups


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