The twelve-step program has been a widely recognized and successful approach to overcoming addiction and other personal struggles. Developed by Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), it has been adapted and adopted by numerous support groups worldwide. In this list, we will explore the names of the twelve-step groups that have been derived from the original AA program and have helped countless individuals on their journey to recovery and personal growth. These groups offer a safe and supportive environment for individuals to share their experiences, find strength and inspiration, and work towards living a healthier and happier life. Let’s delve into the names of these twelve-step groups and discover the diverse range of support available to those in need.
This is a list of twelve-step groups based on the set of guiding principles for recovery from addictive, compulsive, or other behavioral problems that was originally developed by Alcoholics Anonymous. The twelve-step method has been adapted widely by fellowships of people recovering from various addictions, compulsive behaviors, and mental health problems. Additionally, some programs have adapted the twelve-step approach in part.
Programs patterned after Alcoholics Anonymous
Fellowships in this section follow reasonably close variations of the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous.
- AA – Alcoholics Anonymous
- ACA – Adult Children of Alcoholics
- Al-Anon/Alateen, for friends and family members of alcoholics
- CA – Cocaine Anonymous
- CLA – Clutterers Anonymous
- CMA – Crystal Meth Anonymous
- Co-Anon, for friends and family of addicts
- CoDA – Co-Dependents Anonymous, for people working to end patterns of dysfunctional relationships and develop functional and healthy relationships
- COSA – Codependents of Sex Addicts
- COSLAA – CoSex and Love Addicts Anonymous
- DA – Debtors Anonymous
- EA – Emotions Anonymous, for recovery from mental and emotional illness
- EHA – Emotional Health Anonymous, for recovery from mental and emotional illness
- FA – Families Anonymous, for relatives and friends of addicts
- FA – Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous
- FAA – Food Addicts Anonymous
- GA – Gamblers Anonymous
- Gam-Anon/Gam-A-Teen, for friends and family members of problem gamblers
- HA – Heroin Anonymous
- MA – Marijuana Anonymous
- NA – Narcotics Anonymous
- NAIL – Neurotics Anonymous, for recovery from mental and emotional illness
- Nar-Anon, for friends and family members of addicts
- NicA – Nicotine Anonymous
- OA – Overeaters Anonymous
- OLGA – Online Gamers Anonymous
- PA – Pills Anonymous, for recovery from presciption pill addiction.
- RA – Reentry Anonymous, for recovery of criminal addiction and ex-offender reentry support
- SA – Sexaholics Anonymous
- SA – Smokers Anonymous
- S-anon – for friends and family of sexaholics
- SAA – Sex Addicts Anonymous
- SCA – Sexual Compulsives Anonymous
- SIA – Survivors of Incest Anonymous
- SLAA – Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous
- WA – Workaholics Anonymous
Programs partially patterned after Alcoholics Anonymous
Fellowships in this section use material from Alcoholics Anonymous, and credit its influence but do not necessary follow both the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of AA.
- Celebrate Recovery, Christian-focused twelve-step program for recovery from various behaviors
- GROW, a peer support and mutual aid organization for recovery from, and prevention of, serious mental illness
- Courage International, Catholic ministry which ministers to those with same-sex attractions
- Homosexuals Anonymous, group of people using a modified version of the 12 steps to help each other to live an ex-gay lifestyle
- Horizon Services, social service nonprofit based in the San Francisco Bay Area which uses the NA and AA models extensively, along with other methods of recovery
- LDS Family Services Addiction Recovery Program, program affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that uses twelve-step principles