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Developed in the 1930s, the first twelve-step program, Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), founded by Bill Wilson and Bob Smith, aided its membership to overcome alcoholism. [1] Since that time dozens of other organizations have been derived from AA's approach to address problems as varied as drug addiction, compulsive gambling, sex, and overeating.
“A lot of times one person storms out after a fight or announces they are taking a break because things have gotten too intense but they have not really thought about why and how they plan to ...
This is a list of Wikipedia articles about specific twelve-step recovery programs and fellowships.These programs, and the groups of people who follow them, are based on the set of guiding principles for recovery from addictive, compulsive, or other behavioral problems originally developed by Alcoholics Anonymous. [1]
Figure C-1 in this report shows that approximately 19% of people who "come to AA" remain active after thirty days...implying the other 81% are alcoholics who cannot be assisted by AA and drop out or cease to attend meetings. This good faith misinterpretation of the data seems oblivious to what a univariate frequency distribution actually is ...
“No, I did not have any withdrawal symptoms when they checked me in and I don’t have any withdrawal symptoms now. I’m not in denial about my drinking. I know I’m an alcoholic. I am open to attending AA meetings, though in the past they haven’t helped me much. I’ve been going to the 12-step meetings here.”
Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions is a 1953 book, which explains the 24 basic principles of Alcoholics Anonymous and their application. [1] The book dedicates a chapter to each step and each tradition, providing a detailed interpretation of these principles for personal recovery and the organization of the group. [2]
After a rehabilitation stay in New Jersey, Kennedy said 12-step meetings became key to his recovery. At one of the first sessions he asked a veteran how long he would have to attend.
When a Man Loves a Woman – a school counselor attends AA meetings in a residential treatment facility. [200] Clean and Sober – an addict (alcohol, cocaine) visits an AA meeting to get a sponsor. [201] Days of Wine and Roses – a 1962 film about a married couple struggling with alcoholism. Jack Lemmon's character attends an AA meeting in ...