A twelve-step program is a set of guiding principles for recovery from addiction, compulsion, or other behavioral problems. Originally proposed by Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) as a method of recovery from alcoholism, the Twelve Steps were first published in the book, Alcoholics Anonymous in 1939. The method was then adapted, and became the foundation of other twelve-step programs such as Narcotics Anonymous, Overeaters Anonymous, Co-Dependents Anonymous and Debtors Anonymous. The process of twelve-step recovery has been characterized by Dr. Bob - one of AA's co-founders - as "Trust God, clean house, help others". As summarized by the American Psychological Association, the process involves the following:
- admitting that one cannot control one's addiction or compulsion;
- recognizing a greater power that can give strength;
- examining past errors 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 that suffer from the same addictions or compulsions.
is an occasional percocet bad for a recovering fentanyl addict?*
Q. my boyfriend has had numerous addiction issues in the past - specifically alcohol, painkillers and cocaine. he has been in a twelve-step program for over a year and has been successful. however, he woke up yesterday with severe neck pain and after several hours of unsuccessful rest / moist heat / ice, he took two percocets, given to him by a family member, not a doctor. Since it is only going to be a minimal dose (family member has vowed not to give more than 3 days worth) and since it's being used to treat pain, he feels that it is acceptable. I disagree and would like some outside advice.
Asked by Kara - Wed Dec 12 10:25:49 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I agree about using other peoples drugs, this is a no brainer. Problem being he might NOT have neck pain, might be faking it just to get the drug! Therefore really he should have seen a Doc who I hope will know his medical History, given him an examination and perhaps prescribed paracetamol and bed rest.I ran into this five years ago. Female with a personality problem was in the family home, parents on vacation. She had a chest infection so rather than seeing a Doc she went around various friends and gathered several antibiotics, which she took. By the time I saw her she was white, blue lips, fingers, having serious problems breathing. She started with a chest infection ended up with pleurisy!She assumed all antibiotics were the same! It…
[cont.*]Answered by gillianprowe - Wed Dec 12 11:03:19 2007
Oh dear.....do you think I might need a twelve step program for this?*
Q. I am powerless to stop eating Tostitos Salsa Con Queso. Evidently my life has also become unmanageable because I just went to the ladies room and discovered that I have been walking around the office for the past two hours with a huge blob of it smeared in my hair.I'm scared.............
Asked by shut_up_and_talk_to_me - Tue Jan 9 16:49:47 2007 - - 12 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Don't worry! Everything will be alright.
Answered by mreed316 - Tue Jan 9 16:53:20 2007
Should homophobic people enter some sort of Twelve Step Program to fight their addiction to ignorance?*
Q. Should homophobic people enter some sort of Twelve Step Program to fight their addiction to ignorance?
Asked by Actually, Ashley! - Tue Jul 10 04:50:48 2007 - - 11 Answers - 0 Comments
A. No, all they need is a two step program to find a meaningful purpose in life:1. Take a hammer like this one - 2. Hit their own heads with it, and go "Ping Pong, I am a little Dong".This is a lifetime program, and should be carried out repeatedly without any interruptions.
Answered by Gaymes Last Orchestra - Tue Jul 10 05:45:52 2007
Coming Soon: A Twelve Step Program for Bloggers*
editor@atlanticfreepress.com (Chris Cook)
2008-03-18 05:13:36
by Jayne Lyn Stahl My name is Jayne Lyn Stahl and I'm a blogaholic. The omnipotent "they" often say that the first step in recovery is acknowledging that there is a problem. When, seven plus years ago, I quit smoking, it occurred to me ...
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shel
2008-04-11 20:31:00
Keith believes there are multitudinous alternatives to aid in the recovery of a gambling addiction verses a twelve step program. If a Principal served a student an alcoholic drink he would be arrested. The only difference here they will ...
The Blessed Poor in Spirit*
christiangadfly
2008-04-04 12:33:02
Others have compared the Beatitudes to some sort of twelve step program similar to that of Alcoholics Anonymous. In other words, we have managed to turn the Beatitudes into a program through which we arrive at a blessed or happy state ...
