“Twelve Step” approach to recovery from addiction is probably the best known and most frequently accessed resource for addiction. With great respect for twelve step approaches, we also point out that it does have some limitations and has been the object of some controversy. You will see the details of these limitations and this controversy of you go to the full article.
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- Go to Full Article on Twelve Step Resources (Member/ Subscriber Access only)
- Old format guidelines on addiction and substance abuse (public access, still recommended reading)
- New Definition of Addiction (Old Format) Some readers tell us they still find this helpful. The ASAM definition of addiction is more precise, but some readers say they understand that better after reading this Old Format entry.
- See Related article on Twelve Step Alternatives
- See Related article on Christian Recovery
- Twelve Step and Christian Recovery
- Teen Challenge an example of Christian Recovery
- Celebrate Recovery an example of Christian Recovery
- See Related article on The Destructive Battle over Recovery Methods
- See Related article on History of Differences over Treatment Resources
- See related article on The Seven Challenges
- See related article on Motivational Interviewing, Stages of Change, Transtheoretical Model
- See related article on Harm Reduction Model
- See related article on Dr. Lance Dodes (influential at Cedar Ridge Academy)
- See related article on Process Addictions
- See related article on Interventions and Interventionists
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Links to relevant information on other websites:
- ASAM Definition of Addiction
- Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous
- Twelve Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous
- Alcoholics Anonymous -- Official Website
- Alcoholics Anonymous -- Wikipedia Listing
- Frank Buchman -- Founder of Oxford Group
- Oxford Group -- Wikipedia
- Sam Shoemaker -- Wikipedia
- Twelve Steps and Traditions -- With explanation, Official AA
- Twelve Steps (for people with no prior knowledge) -- Wikipedia
Last Updated May 8, 2018