List of twelve-step groups

Twelve-step groups are a type of mutual aid organization for the purpose of recovery from substance addictions, behavioral addictions and compulsions. Developed in the mid-20th century by Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), the twelve-step process has been adopted widely by other groups to address a variety of addictive and dysfunctional behaviors.

Overview

The Twelve Steps are a set of guiding principles, adopted from the Alcoholics Anonymous program, proposed to assist in the recovery from addiction, compulsion, or other behavioral problems. They involve admitting one is powerless over the addiction, recognizing a higher power, examining past errors, making amends for these errors, learning to live a new life with a new code of behavior, and helping others who suffer from the same addictions or compulsions.

List of Twelve-Step Groups

Below is a list of some of the most well-known twelve-step groups:

• Alcoholics Anonymous - The original twelve-step group, formed in 1935, for those with a desire to stop drinking.
• Narcotics Anonymous - Formed in 1953, for those with a desire to stop using drugs.
• Overeaters Anonymous - Formed in 1960, for those with problems related to food including, but not limited to, compulsive overeaters, those with binge eating disorder, bulimics and anorexics.
• Gamblers Anonymous - Formed in 1957, for those who wish to stop gambling.
• Sex Addicts Anonymous - Formed in 1977, for those who wish to stop their compulsive sexual behavior.
• Debtors Anonymous - Formed in 1976, for those who wish to stop incurring unsecured debt.

See Also

• Addiction recovery groups
• Self-help groups for mental health
• Substance abuse