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The Value of 12 Step Facilitation in Drug Rehab
While some people disparage AA/NA as unscientific or even cult-like, there’s actually quite a lot of research that demonstrates its effectiveness. Read on to learn more about how and why AA and NA work.
What Happens at an Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous Meeting?
This article describes what to expect when you go to your first AA/NA meeting. Many alcoholics and addicts hear a lot of rumors about what happens at meetings. Some people are afraid to go to their first meeting because they don't know what to expect. This article clears up all the rumors and will let you know exactly what to expect.
Don’t Like AA? 6 Community Alternatives to 12 Steps Groups
Getting and staying involved in a community self help and support group during the initial period of recovery is a very good idea. Support groups can keep help keep you motivated to stay at the fight, can offer wisdom and encouragement and can be an excellent source of sober support and friendship. 12 steps groups are the most common type of community support group, but not everyone finds what they need though the 12 steps - and some people find the spiritual component uncomfortable. Here then, are 6 great alternatives to AA and NA.
Narcotics Anonymous in Drug Treatment
The use of Narcotics Anonymous in drug treatment takes its roots from the long and successful history of using AA as a part of comprehensive addiction treatment programs, but responds to the unique needs of drug addicts by offering addiction focused 12 steps programming.