12 Step Program Resources

A twelve-step program as defined by Wikipedia is "..a set of guiding principles outlining a course of action for recovery from addiction, compulsion, or other behavioral problems." Originally proposed by Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) as a method of recovery from alcoholism it soon gained worldwide acceptance. For the addict, the process involves:

• admitting that he/she cannot control their addiction or compulsion;
• recognizing that a higher power can give strength;
• examining past errors with the help of a others;
• making amends for past behavior problems;
• learning to live a new life with new behavior patterns;
• helping others who suffer from the same addictions.

For more information, click on any of the links below:

1. State of Maine Al-Anon/Al-Ateen Meeting List
2. Alcoholics Anonymous of Maine – District 1- Greater Portland AA meeting list
3. Smart Recovery Meetings