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Alternatives to 12 Step Recovery
YES RECOVERY...This modest proposal for a unique kind of recovery fellowship was devised in the hope that others will find liberation from drug and alcohol addiction.
Many programs and fellowships require a belief in God or else have authority figures whose rules or therapies must be obeyed. This program has no such requirements, and it promotes the strength and authority of the individual.
YES Recovery draws on much that has been learned from the Steps and Traditions of 12-Step programs. We consider ourselves fellow-travelers with any person or group who is dedicated to recovery. However, belief in any deity or deities is not necessary in this program (although is not an impediment to recovery, nor is it disapproved of). Unlike many groups, no fees or leaders are involved. If you read the Document below, you will see the different approach. Its author, for decades a hopeless junkie, has years of sober happiness that testify that YES Recovery works. Now you can share in the precepts at no charge...
RATIONAL RECOVERY...a different approach to addiction recovery with different concepts and different language.
The 16 Steps of Discovery and Empowerment...dedicated to presenting information and resources about the 16 Steps of Discovery and Empowerment developed by Charlotte Kasl, PHD. These Steps are featured in her book "Many Roads, One Journey - Moving Beyond the 12 Steps".
SMART
Recovery Self Management and Recovery Training
SMART Recovery® is an abstinence-based, not- for-profit organization with a
sensible self-help program for people having problems with drinking and using.
It includes many ideas and techniques to help you change your life from one that
is self- destructive and unhappy to one that is constructive and satisfying.
LifeRing,
Secular Recovery
Recovery with a secular focus. There is long-term sobriety represented on these
pages along with help for the newbie. Other addictions are addressed as well.