The Four Noble Truths:
» The Truth of Suffering (a better word might be "stressfulness")
» The Truth of the Cause of Suffering
» The Truth of the End of Suffering
» The Truth of the Path leading to the End of Suffering
The Eightfold Path Leading to the End of Suffering:
» Right Understanding
» Right Thoughts
» Right Speech
» Right Action
» Right Livelihood
» Right Effort
» Right Mindfulness
» Right Concentration
I find these teachings useful in my recovery and closely related to the intentions of the 12 steps. They both are to be practiced and close attention must be paid to what you are doing and thinking (heedfulness).
Here are a few links to easy to understand explanations:
Buddhism Principles: The Four Noble Truths - ZENGUIDE.COM Zen & Buddhism: The Eight Fold Path - ZENGUIDE.COM 