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Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.)
Alcoholics Anonymous is a voluntary or forced, worldwide fellowship of men and women from all walks of life who meet
together to attain and maintain sobriety. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. We believe
addiction is a disease and we promote the powerlessness over our drug addiction in a social setting with other
alcoholics.
Alcoholics Victorious (AV)
Founded in 1948, Alcoholics Victorious support groups offer a safe environment where recovering people who
recognize Jesus Christ as their "Higher Power" gather together and share their experience, strength and hope. AV
meetings use both the 12 Steps and the Alcoholics Victorious Creed.
All Addicts Anonymous (AAA)
The All Addicts Anonymous Program is a thoroughly tested and proven answer to addiction — but its healing power
extends very far beyond that sphere. AAA experience proves that any addict — drunk, drug addict, resenter, smoker,
crazy eater, gambler, masturbator, depressive, worrier, liar — can attain spiritual awakening, self-control, sanity,
peace, and joy if he or she will go to sufficient lengths in adopting the Four Absolutes, the Twelve Steps, and the Ten
Points as a way of life.
All Addictions Anonymous
WE of All Addictions Anonymous, through our own experience, have found that drunk-a-logs, telling war stories,
discussing our personal problems or issues, celebrating medallions or sobriety birthdays, interpreting slogans or
reading poetry WILL NOT keep chronic relapsing addicts of our type clean and sober.
C.A.S.A. (Cleptomaniacs And Shoplifters Anonymous)
Secular and 12-step support group for recovering shoplifters, kleptomaniacs and other persons suffering from
dishonesty related to shoplifting, employee theft, fraud or cheating. Pen pals, information and referrals, phone support
and books. Include self-addressed stamped envelope. Offers online chat room and e-group. Assistance in starting
similar groups.
Chemically Dependent Anonymous (CDA)
CDA is a Twelve Step fellowship of men and women whose primary purpose is to stay clean and sober and to help
others like us to achieve recovery from chemical dependence. Chemically Dependent Anonymous deals entirely with
the disease of addiction. We of CDA do not make distinctions in the recovery process based on any particular
substance, believing that the addictive-compulsive usage of chemicals is the core of our disease and the use of any
mood-changing chemical will result in relapse.
Cocaine Anonymous (C.A.)
Cocaine Anonymous 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 their addiction. The only requirement for
membership is a desire to stop using cocaine and all other mind-altering substances. There are no dues or fees for
membership; we are fully self supporting through our own contributions. We use the Twelve Step Recovery Program,
because it has already been proven that the Twelve Step Recovery Program works.
Crystal Meth Anonymous (CMA)
Crystal Meth Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each
other, so they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from addiction to crystal meth. The only
requirement for membership is a desire to stop using. There are no dues or fees for CMA membership; we are self-
supporting through our own contributions. CMA is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or
institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy; and neither endorses nor opposes any causes. Our primary
purpose is to lead a sober life and to carry the message of recovery to the crystal meth addict who still suffers.
Depressed Anonymous
12-step program to help depressed persons believe and hope they can feel better. Newsletter, phone support,
information and referrals, workshops, conferences and seminars. Information packet. Assistance in starting a similar
group.
Dual Recovery Anonymous
A self-help program for individuals who experience a dual disorder of chemical dependency and a psychiatric or
emotional illness. Based on the principles of the 12-steps and the personal experiences of individuals in dual recovery.
Literature, newsletter, assistance in starting local groups.
Double Trouble in Recovery
Double Trouble in Recovery (DTR) is a twelve-step fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength
and hope with each other so that they may solve their common problems and help others to recover from their
particular addiction(s) and manage their mental disorder(s).
Emotions Anonymous
12-step fellowship for people experiencing emotional difficulties. Uses the 12 step program sharing experience,
strength and hope in order to improve their emotional health. Books and literature available to new and existing
groups. Guidelines available to start a similar group.
Heroin Anonymous (H.A.)
Heroin Anonymous is a non-profit fellowship of men and women who have found a solution to heroin addiction. This is
a program of complete abstinence from heroin. We are recovered heroin addicts who meet regularly to help each
other stay sober.
Gamblers Anonymous
12-step fellowship of men and women who share experiences, strength and hope with each other to recover from
compulsive gambling. Monthly bulletin for members. Offers assistance in starting new groups.
GROW in America
12-step groups that offers mutual help, friendship, community, education, and leadership. Focuses on recovery and
personal growth. Open to all including those with mental health issues, depression, anxiety, grief, fears, etc.
Marijuana Anonymous (M.A.)
Marijuana Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share our experience, strength, and hope with each
other that we may solve our common problem and help others to recover from marijuana addiction.
Methadone Anonymous
A fellowship of men and women in recovery from methadone.
Nar-Anon
Nar-Anon is a Twelve-Step mutual support program designed to help relatives and friends of addicts recover from the
effects of living with an addicted relative or friend. Nar-Anon’s program of recovery is adapted from Narcotics
Anonymous and uses Nar-Anon's Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions. The only requirement for membership is that
there is a problem of addiction in a relative or friend.
Narcotics Anonymous (N.A.)
Narcotics Anonymous is an international, community-based association of recovering drug addicts with more than
43,900 weekly meetings in over 127 countries worldwide. NA is a nonprofit fellowship or society of men and women for
whom drugs had become a major problem. We meet regularly to help each other stay clean. ... We are not interested
in what or how much you used ... but only in what you want to do about your problem and how we can help.
Nicotine Anonymous World Services
12-Step program for people who want to recover from nicotine addiction and live free of nicotine in all forms.
Welcomes all, including persons using cessation programs and nicotine withdrawal aids
Prescription Anonymous
Non-profit organization helping those affected by prescription or over-the-counter medication addictions wih co-
occurring illnesses. 12-step meetings offer members and families group support, phone consultations and
informational literature. Assistance in starting new groups.
Overcomers Outreach
A 12-step fellowship for recovering addicts.
Recoveries Anonymous (R.A.)
Recoveries Anonymous. R.A. is a Twelve Step program. We are here especially for those who, despite their best
efforts, have yet to find the recoveries that they are looking for. However, R.A. is open to everyone, including family
and friends.For almost twenty-four years, R.A. has helped thousands of men and women. Many of them had thought
they were hopeless.
Self Mutilators Anonymous (SMA)
12-Step. Fellowship of men and women who share their experiences, strength and hope with each other, that they may
solve their common problem and help others recover from physical self mutilation. Information resources. Online self-
help group meetings available.
Sex Addicts Anonymous
Fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other so they may overcome
their sexual addiction or dependency. Open to all who share a desire to stop compulsive sexual behavior. Bi-monthly
newsletter.
Sexaholics Anonymous
Program of recovery for those who want to stop sexually self-destructive thinking and behavior. Mutual support to
achieve and maintain sexual sobriety. Telephone network, quarterly newsletter, literature and books. Guidelines to
help start a similar group.
Sexual Compulsives Anonymous
Fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope that they may solve their common
problem and help others to recover from sexual compulsion. Based on 12-step recovery model. Newsletter, information
and referrals, phone support, conferences. Guidelines for starting similar groups.
SPIRITUAL ANONYMOUS (S.A.)
A TRIUNE WORK OF THE TABERNACLE OF WISDOM-A SPIRITUAL TRANSLATION OF THE TWELVE STEPS. If you
decide to use the 12 step program these 12 steps are the most helpful.
Alcoholics Anonymous is a voluntary or forced, worldwide fellowship of men and women from all walks of life who meet
together to attain and maintain sobriety. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. We believe
addiction is a disease and we promote the powerlessness over our drug addiction in a social setting with other
alcoholics.
Alcoholics Victorious (AV)
Founded in 1948, Alcoholics Victorious support groups offer a safe environment where recovering people who
recognize Jesus Christ as their "Higher Power" gather together and share their experience, strength and hope. AV
meetings use both the 12 Steps and the Alcoholics Victorious Creed.
All Addicts Anonymous (AAA)
The All Addicts Anonymous Program is a thoroughly tested and proven answer to addiction — but its healing power
extends very far beyond that sphere. AAA experience proves that any addict — drunk, drug addict, resenter, smoker,
crazy eater, gambler, masturbator, depressive, worrier, liar — can attain spiritual awakening, self-control, sanity,
peace, and joy if he or she will go to sufficient lengths in adopting the Four Absolutes, the Twelve Steps, and the Ten
Points as a way of life.
All Addictions Anonymous
WE of All Addictions Anonymous, through our own experience, have found that drunk-a-logs, telling war stories,
discussing our personal problems or issues, celebrating medallions or sobriety birthdays, interpreting slogans or
reading poetry WILL NOT keep chronic relapsing addicts of our type clean and sober.
C.A.S.A. (Cleptomaniacs And Shoplifters Anonymous)
Secular and 12-step support group for recovering shoplifters, kleptomaniacs and other persons suffering from
dishonesty related to shoplifting, employee theft, fraud or cheating. Pen pals, information and referrals, phone support
and books. Include self-addressed stamped envelope. Offers online chat room and e-group. Assistance in starting
similar groups.
Chemically Dependent Anonymous (CDA)
CDA is a Twelve Step fellowship of men and women whose primary purpose is to stay clean and sober and to help
others like us to achieve recovery from chemical dependence. Chemically Dependent Anonymous deals entirely with
the disease of addiction. We of CDA do not make distinctions in the recovery process based on any particular
substance, believing that the addictive-compulsive usage of chemicals is the core of our disease and the use of any
mood-changing chemical will result in relapse.
Cocaine Anonymous (C.A.)
Cocaine Anonymous 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 their addiction. The only requirement for
membership is a desire to stop using cocaine and all other mind-altering substances. There are no dues or fees for
membership; we are fully self supporting through our own contributions. We use the Twelve Step Recovery Program,
because it has already been proven that the Twelve Step Recovery Program works.
Crystal Meth Anonymous (CMA)
Crystal Meth Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each
other, so they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from addiction to crystal meth. The only
requirement for membership is a desire to stop using. There are no dues or fees for CMA membership; we are self-
supporting through our own contributions. CMA is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or
institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy; and neither endorses nor opposes any causes. Our primary
purpose is to lead a sober life and to carry the message of recovery to the crystal meth addict who still suffers.
Depressed Anonymous
12-step program to help depressed persons believe and hope they can feel better. Newsletter, phone support,
information and referrals, workshops, conferences and seminars. Information packet. Assistance in starting a similar
group.
Dual Recovery Anonymous
A self-help program for individuals who experience a dual disorder of chemical dependency and a psychiatric or
emotional illness. Based on the principles of the 12-steps and the personal experiences of individuals in dual recovery.
Literature, newsletter, assistance in starting local groups.
Double Trouble in Recovery
Double Trouble in Recovery (DTR) is a twelve-step fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength
and hope with each other so that they may solve their common problems and help others to recover from their
particular addiction(s) and manage their mental disorder(s).
Emotions Anonymous
12-step fellowship for people experiencing emotional difficulties. Uses the 12 step program sharing experience,
strength and hope in order to improve their emotional health. Books and literature available to new and existing
groups. Guidelines available to start a similar group.
Heroin Anonymous (H.A.)
Heroin Anonymous is a non-profit fellowship of men and women who have found a solution to heroin addiction. This is
a program of complete abstinence from heroin. We are recovered heroin addicts who meet regularly to help each
other stay sober.
Gamblers Anonymous
12-step fellowship of men and women who share experiences, strength and hope with each other to recover from
compulsive gambling. Monthly bulletin for members. Offers assistance in starting new groups.
GROW in America
12-step groups that offers mutual help, friendship, community, education, and leadership. Focuses on recovery and
personal growth. Open to all including those with mental health issues, depression, anxiety, grief, fears, etc.
Marijuana Anonymous (M.A.)
Marijuana Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share our experience, strength, and hope with each
other that we may solve our common problem and help others to recover from marijuana addiction.
Methadone Anonymous
A fellowship of men and women in recovery from methadone.
Nar-Anon
Nar-Anon is a Twelve-Step mutual support program designed to help relatives and friends of addicts recover from the
effects of living with an addicted relative or friend. Nar-Anon’s program of recovery is adapted from Narcotics
Anonymous and uses Nar-Anon's Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions. The only requirement for membership is that
there is a problem of addiction in a relative or friend.
Narcotics Anonymous (N.A.)
Narcotics Anonymous is an international, community-based association of recovering drug addicts with more than
43,900 weekly meetings in over 127 countries worldwide. NA is a nonprofit fellowship or society of men and women for
whom drugs had become a major problem. We meet regularly to help each other stay clean. ... We are not interested
in what or how much you used ... but only in what you want to do about your problem and how we can help.
Nicotine Anonymous World Services
12-Step program for people who want to recover from nicotine addiction and live free of nicotine in all forms.
Welcomes all, including persons using cessation programs and nicotine withdrawal aids
Prescription Anonymous
Non-profit organization helping those affected by prescription or over-the-counter medication addictions wih co-
occurring illnesses. 12-step meetings offer members and families group support, phone consultations and
informational literature. Assistance in starting new groups.
Overcomers Outreach
A 12-step fellowship for recovering addicts.
Recoveries Anonymous (R.A.)
Recoveries Anonymous. R.A. is a Twelve Step program. We are here especially for those who, despite their best
efforts, have yet to find the recoveries that they are looking for. However, R.A. is open to everyone, including family
and friends.For almost twenty-four years, R.A. has helped thousands of men and women. Many of them had thought
they were hopeless.
Self Mutilators Anonymous (SMA)
12-Step. Fellowship of men and women who share their experiences, strength and hope with each other, that they may
solve their common problem and help others recover from physical self mutilation. Information resources. Online self-
help group meetings available.
Sex Addicts Anonymous
Fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other so they may overcome
their sexual addiction or dependency. Open to all who share a desire to stop compulsive sexual behavior. Bi-monthly
newsletter.
Sexaholics Anonymous
Program of recovery for those who want to stop sexually self-destructive thinking and behavior. Mutual support to
achieve and maintain sexual sobriety. Telephone network, quarterly newsletter, literature and books. Guidelines to
help start a similar group.
Sexual Compulsives Anonymous
Fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope that they may solve their common
problem and help others to recover from sexual compulsion. Based on 12-step recovery model. Newsletter, information
and referrals, phone support, conferences. Guidelines for starting similar groups.
SPIRITUAL ANONYMOUS (S.A.)
A TRIUNE WORK OF THE TABERNACLE OF WISDOM-A SPIRITUAL TRANSLATION OF THE TWELVE STEPS. If you
decide to use the 12 step program these 12 steps are the most helpful.
12-Step Groups
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