TWELVE STEPS And TWELVE TRADITIONS - Alcoholics...
The first book written to cover the 12 step program was titled "Alcoholics Anonymous", affectionately known as the Big Book by program members. Following the subsequent extensive growth of twelve step programs for other addictive and dysfunctional behaviors, many additional books were written and recordings and videos were produced. These cover the steps in greater detail and how people have specifically applied the steps in their lives. Probably the most extensive chronology and historical background about the attempts for dealing with alcoholism which led to A.A. has been put together at the silkworth.net website (Dr. Silkworth being the physician who authored "The Doctor's Opinion" in the Big Book). The twelve steps of the program are listed above and on the steps page in generic form. Other groups who have adopted the 12 steps to address their own particular addictive or dysfunctional behavior have similar ideas, usually with only minor variations. These steps are ideally meant to be worked sequentially as a process of getting rid of addictive behaviors and should result in a growth in freedom and happiness, as outlined in the Promises. The general governing approach for A.A. groups was originally laid out in the Twelve Traditions, and they remain the guiding principles for most 12 step groups today. There is additional information about 12 Step programs in Wikipedia, including a list of 12 step groups. We also have a more detailed and extensive list of 12 step groups as well as numerous other resources for working a program of recovery. The Largest, Most Rigorous Independent Study on A.A. to Date Validates Relative Effectiveness The largest, most rigorous independent study on Alcoholics Anonymous to date shows that A.A. can help people get sober, stay sober, drink less, and suffer fewer negative consequences of drinking, all while keeping health care costs down. Watch scientists John Kelly (Harvard/MGH) and Keith Humphreys (Stanford/VA) discuss their findings (published 11 March 2020 by the Cochrane Collaborative), with commentary from psychologist Gabrielle Jones.
TWELVE STEPS and TWELVE TRADITIONS - Alcoholics...
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