The Twelve Steps themselves are the essence of any 12 step program. They are the directions meant to provide members a path to lasting freedom from addictions and associated behaviors. Twelve-Step meetings are considered the "fellowship" part of the 12 step mutual support groups, where people come together and share their experience, strength, and hope. Many members of 12-step recovery programs have found that these steps were not merely a way to overcome addictions and associated behaviors, but they became a guide toward a new way of life.

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Recovery Groups: Official Websites

AA – Alcoholics Anonymous www.aa.org

ACA – Adult Children of Alcoholics www.adultchildren.org

CODA – Codependents Anonymous www.coda.org

FAA - Food Addicts Anonymous www.foodaddicts.org

NA – Narcotics Anonymous www.na.org

OA – Overeaters Anonymous www.oa.org

SLAA – Sex & Love Addicts Anonymous www.slaafws.org