Other paths
The 12 steps have helped millions of people, but they aren’t the only way. What matters is finding a path that holds you up.
There’s also professional treatment: doctors, therapists and clinics. Many people combine a group with therapy.
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SMARTInternational
SMART Recovery
Science-based, drawing on cognitive behavioral therapy. No steps and no higher power.
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RDInternational
Recovery Dharma
Recovery through meditation and Buddhist principles.
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LifeRingInternational
LifeRing Secular Recovery
LifeRing
Secular recovery from alcohol and drugs, focused on who you are today.
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WFSInternational
Women for Sobriety
Groups for women who want to stop drinking or using.
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CRInternational
Celebrate Recovery
Celebremos la Recuperación
A Christian 12-step program for any wound, habit or addiction.
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AA AgnosticaInternational
AA Agnostica
Resources for agnostics and atheists who want to recover within AA.