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From Wiktionary under the GNU Free Documentation License. A twelve-step program is a set of guiding principles outlining a course of action for recovery from addiction, compulsion, or other behavioral problems. Originally proposed by Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) as a method of recovery from alcoholism, the Twelve Steps were first published in the book, Alcoholics Anonymous: The Story of How More Than One Hundred Men Have Recovered From Alcoholism in 1939. The method was then adapted and became the foundation of other twelve-step programs such as Narcotics Anonymous, Overeaters Anonymous, Co-Dependents Anonymous and Debtors Anonymous. As summarized by the American Psychological Association, the process involves the following:
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GNU Free Documentation License Do recovering bolemics and anorexics work a twelve step program? Q. Like A.A. and N.A? Finding higher power, admitting powerlesness to the disease, getting a sponsor, etc.? Asked by Bonathon M - Sat Jul 14 00:07:49 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments A. Some attend OA meetings as a part of their treatment program. Answered by michele - Sat Jul 14 00:11:05 2007 how could an atheist do the twelve step program if they dont believe in a greater power? Q. If the twelve steps (In AA & NA) works then how could an atheist get past the second step by believing in a greater power than themselves "God" as one would see it as. This would be very difficult if not impossible for a true atheist who would not believe in any supernatural thing? How could this second step be explained to me without having to have faith in any god or power? Who would I be prayer for if really I dont believe in any supernatural? This would mean id need to change my beliefs to be free? Asked by RoseBushie - Mon Dec 17 23:54:02 2007 - - 15 Answers - 0 Comments A. The idea that you can have a concept of a "Higher Power" that is different from the God of AA is known as a "bait and switch": AA is full of them; they attempt to concel the true nature of the program in order to attract new members. I attempted to work AA as an atheist, once I accepted powerlessness and didn't have a Higher Power to rescue me in Step Two, I was screwed. My options at that point were convert, go back to drinking, or commit suicide. Some people are able to do some sort of mental gymnastics that allows them to believe in a Higher Power that listens to prayer and answers it without calling that power God, but I think they're fooling themselves because they can't accept the options I listed above. Who says a person… [cont.] Answered by raysny - Tue Dec 18 08:02:25 2007 Are there twelve-step programs for laziness or shyness?
Q. Are there twelve-step programs for laziness or shyness? Asked by The B Man - Tue Jan 15 13:20:35 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments A. There is a very good 12-step program called Emotions Anonymous. Check the webpage and find a group near you. Yes, this will work for what you are calling laziness or shyness. There is nothing in the world like group support. Good luck! Answered by NA - Tue Jan 15 13:50:43 2008 From Yahoo Answer Search: "twelve-step program" From Wikiquote under the GNU Free Documentation License.  news.google.com Folsom Telegraph Since he's not flush with money, he could join Gamblers Anonymous, a twelve-step program patterned after Alcoholics Anonymous. It's a free program ... and more » news.google.com Daytona Beach News-Journal Gamblers Anonymous: Twelve-step program for people addicted to gambling. 800-397-9843. The House Next Door: Counseling and parent education. ... news.google.com Christian Post (blog) This courageous act leads him into a residential twelve-step program . It is here that the film provides hope to any who are struggling with addiction. ... From Google News Search: "twelve-step program"  indiana.edu 538px x 375px | 31.30kB [source page] Randomness A Twelve Step Program created by graduate design students View image 2  i546.photobucket.com 480px x 640px | 113.10kB [source page] I have started a twelve step program for my AR addiction Here are three of my current steps From Yahoo Image Search: "twelve-step program"  thefindmag.com Danny Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:13:18 GM With the release of the critically acclaimed album '. 12 Step Program. ' coming up, K-Murdock and Raw Poetic (Panacea) decided to shoot for proper vinyl/CD pressing of the album. Via the funding platform Kickstarter, they managed to fund ...  compulsive-binge-eating.suite101.com unknown ue, 02 Mar 2010 21:17:00 GM The organization was founded by an overweight woman named Rozanne, who learned about . 12. -. step programs. through attending a Gamblers Anonymous meeting with a friend in 1958. Rozanne believed the same type of . program. could help her and ...  selebsexy.com Seleb Sexy Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:30:00 GM The phenomenon created a stir when in 1980's a few Japanese executives died without any history of illness. Workaholic Anonymous, a self-help group, provides a . 12. -. step. treatment plan for workaholics. . ... per cent of its citizens under 18 were in danger of becoming Internet addicts. Here in the U.S., a residential treatment center opened its doors for Internet addicts in 2009. Located near Seattle, Washington, it is called ReStart and offers a 45-day . program. for recovery. ... From Google Blog Search: "twelve-step program"
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Dual Recovery Anonymous
Emotional Health Anonymous
12 Step Recovery @ Bella Online