Non-12 Step
Twelve-step alternatives can offer a multitude of other therapies for addiction that do not focus on the guiding principles of the Big Book nor rely on the concept of a Higher Power. We cover various types and aspects of non-12 step recovery to keep you informed in your path.

Understanding the Non 12-Step Perspective
By Nina BradshawThere are a number of approaches that are not 12-step in orientation, but do offer group support. Continue Reading
There are a number of approaches that are not 12-step in orientation, but do offer group support. Continue Reading

3 Life Skills to Look for in a Teen Support Group
By M. LujanWhen looking for a proper teen support group, keep the following three life skills in mind. Your teen will need them to ensure ... Continue Reading
When looking for a proper teen support group, keep the following three life skills in mind. Your teen will need them to ensure ... Continue Reading

3 Areas Celebrate Recovery Improved at My Church
By Heather AdamsTo say that Celebrate Recovery started a revolution in my church might sound too dramatic, but it has rejuvenated our gathering... Continue Reading
To say that Celebrate Recovery started a revolution in my church might sound too dramatic, but it has rejuvenated our gathering... Continue Reading

Have You Heard of the Eight-Step Recovery?
By Nina BradshawEight-Step Recovery is a 3-year-old Buddhist-based recovery program and book co-founded by Dr. Valerie Mason-John and Dr. Param... Continue Reading
Eight-Step Recovery is a 3-year-old Buddhist-based recovery program and book co-founded by Dr. Valerie Mason-John and Dr. Param... Continue Reading

The 12-Step Program Isn’t For Everybody and That’s Okay
By Toshia HumphriesOur cognitions, feelings and lifestyles are as diverse as our cultures, languages, races and religions. Therefore, we simply do... Continue Reading
Our cognitions, feelings and lifestyles are as diverse as our cultures, languages, races and religions. Therefore, we simply do... Continue Reading

How to Host a Celebrate Recovery Program at Your Church
By Heather AdamsIf you have been part of CR and seen its benefits, you may feel a call to host the program in your own church. However, in this... Continue Reading
If you have been part of CR and seen its benefits, you may feel a call to host the program in your own church. However, in this... Continue Reading

7 Popular Alternatives to Alcoholics Anonymous
By Nina BradshawIf your heart simply isn’t in AA, here are a number of other alternatives in which you may find the support you need for your j... Continue Reading
If your heart simply isn’t in AA, here are a number of other alternatives in which you may find the support you need for your j... Continue Reading

SMART Recovery: An Overview
By Nina BradshawSMART Recovery is a secular alternative for those looking for assistance in managing their addictive behavior. Learn more about... Continue Reading
SMART Recovery is a secular alternative for those looking for assistance in managing their addictive behavior. Learn more about... Continue Reading

SMART vs. AA: 8 Major Differences
By Nina BradshawBreaking down the elements of each program to help you make an informed decision. Continue Reading
Breaking down the elements of each program to help you make an informed decision. Continue Reading

Addiction Support Group Information
By Angel W. AbottAA may be the most well-known but there are other support groups that we help break down. Continue Reading
AA may be the most well-known but there are other support groups that we help break down. Continue Reading

12 Step Alternatives
By SoberRecovery, Staff WriterAlthough Alcoholics Anonymous and the other 12 Step groups like Narcotics Anonymous and Cocaine Anonymous are the best known re... Continue Reading
Although Alcoholics Anonymous and the other 12 Step groups like Narcotics Anonymous and Cocaine Anonymous are the best known re... Continue Reading