Types of 12 Step Programs
It is a very difficult process to break an addiction; however, people who are working toward recovery often find that the support of others, coupled with a structured plan for recovery, is the best route for them to take. There are many different 12 Step programs that exist to help people work toward their goals.

- admitting that one cannot control one’s alcoholism, addiction or compulsion
- recognizing a higher power that can give strength
- examining past mistakes with the help of a sponsor (experienced member)
- making amends for these errors
- learning to live a new life with a new code of behavior
- helping others who suffer from the same alcoholism, addictions, or compulsions
Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA)
Al-Anon/Alateen (for friends and families of alcoholics)
Cocaine Anonymous (CA)
Clutterers Anonymous (CLA)
Crystal Meth Anonymous (CMA)
Co-Anon (for friends and family of addicts)
CoDA –Co-Dependents Anonymous (CoDA) – for people working to end patterns of dysfunctional relationships and develop functional and healthy relationships
COSA (an auxiliary group of Sex Addicts Anonymous)
COSLAA –CoSex and Love Addicts Anonymous
DA –Debtors Anonymous (DA)
EA –Emotions Anonymous (EA) for recovery from mental and emotional illness
Families Anonymous (for relatives and friends of addicts)
Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous
Food Addicts Anonymous (FAA)
Gamblers Anonymous (GA)
Gam-Anon/Gam-A-Teen (for friends and family members of problem gamblers)
Heroin Anonymous (HA)
Narcotics Anonymous (NA)
Nar-Anon (for friends and family members of addicts)
Nicotine Anonymous (NicA)
Overeaters Anonymous (OA)
Online Gamers Anonymous (OLGA)
Pills Anonymous (for recovery from prescription pill addiction)
Sexaholics Anonymous (SA)
Sex Addicts Anonymous (SAA)
Sexual Compulsives Anonymous (SCA)
Survivors of Incest Anonymous (SIA)
Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA)
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