Marijuana Anonymous
Marijuana Anonymous is a 12-step program for people with a desire to stop using marijuana. It is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from marijuana addiction.
History[edit | edit source]
Marijuana Anonymous was founded in 1989 by members of Alcoholics Anonymous who felt the need for a separate organization focused on marijuana addiction. The organization has grown steadily since its inception, with groups now active in several countries around the world.
Structure[edit | edit source]
Like other 12-step programs, Marijuana Anonymous is not affiliated with any religious, political, or institutional group. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using marijuana. There are no dues or fees for membership; the organization is self-supporting through its own contributions.
Meetings[edit | edit source]
Marijuana Anonymous meetings are similar to those of other 12-step programs. Meetings may be open (anyone may attend) or closed (only those with a desire to stop using marijuana may attend). Meetings typically include readings from the Marijuana Anonymous book, sharing of personal experiences, and discussion of the 12 steps.
The 12 Steps[edit | edit source]
The 12 Steps of Marijuana Anonymous are a set of guiding principles, adapted from the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous, intended to be practiced as a way of life to help members stay sober and help other marijuana addicts achieve sobriety.
Literature[edit | edit source]
Marijuana Anonymous has produced a number of pieces of literature to help its members, including a book called "Life with Hope: A Return to Living Through the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions of Marijuana Anonymous".
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