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12 Steps Programs - Brief Overview
With more than 75 years of history, and literally tens of millions of lives bettered, 12 steps recovery programs have value. they don't work for everyone, but they're free, they're everywhere and they might just work for you. Give 12 steps a try...and stay sober one day at a time.
What are the Christian 12 steps to sobriety?
Christians have taken the 12 steps of AA and altered these storied recovery steps to better reflect the healing power of direct prayer to Jesus Christ. Christian rehab uses the Christian 12 steps as a part of a spiritual solution to addiction, and when combined with prayer, bible study and religious instruction; recovering addicts leave treatment well equipped for a lifetime of better and sober living before God.
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.
Avoiding Bitterness – The True Cost of Resentment
Does the true cost of resentment go beyond taking up room in our hearts and mind? Learn how to let go of bitterness and baggage.
Group Therapy in Drug Treatment
Is there strength in numbers when it comes to addiction therapy? Find out what's behind group therapy in drug treatment.