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Recovery Programs for Your Journey

17 Programs

Discover recovery approaches that align with your values and support your unique journey. Every path to recovery is valid—what matters is finding what works for you.

Program Approaches:
Spiritual (Higher Power)
Secular (Non-religious)
Religious (Faith-based)
12-Step Programs

7

Traditional approach

Secular Options

6

Non-religious paths

Family Programs

3

Support for loved ones

Online Available

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Virtual meetings

Substance Recovery Programs

For those recovering from alcohol and drug addiction

Since 1935
AA
Alcoholics Anonymous

The original 12-step program for alcohol addiction recovery, based on spiritual principles and peer support.

Key Features

Admission of powerlessness
Belief in a
Moral inventory and

Best For

  • People open to spiritual approaches
  • Those who benefit from structured programs
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Since 1994
SMART Recovery
Self-Management and Recovery Training

A science-based, secular program using cognitive-behavioral techniques and motivational tools.

Key Features

Building motivation to
Coping with urges
Managing thoughts and

Best For

  • People preferring scientific approaches
  • Those uncomfortable with spirituality
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Since 2019
Recovery Dharma
Recovery Dharma

A peer-led movement using Buddhist principles and meditation to overcome addiction.

Key Features

Four Noble Truths
Eightfold Path to
Mindfulness and meditation

Best For

  • People interested in mindfulness
  • Those seeking trauma-informed recovery
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Since 1991
Celebrate Recovery
Celebrate Recovery

A Christ-centered 12-step program addressing all types of hurts, habits, and hang-ups.

Key Features

Eight Recovery Principles
12 Steps with
Accountability through sponsors

Best For

  • Christians seeking faith-based recovery
  • People wanting to integrate faith and recovery
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Since 1999
LifeRing
LifeRing Secular Recovery

A secular, abstinence-based organization offering peer support for addiction recovery.

Key Features

Sobriety is the
Secular approach -
Self-help through personal

Best For

  • Atheists and agnostics
  • People wanting conversational meetings
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Since 2014
Refuge Recovery
Refuge Recovery

A Buddhist-inspired approach to recovery based on the Four Noble Truths.

Key Features

Four Noble Truths
Eightfold Path
Three Jewels (Buddha,

Best For

  • People drawn to Buddhism
  • Those seeking meditation-based recovery
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Since 1953
NA
Narcotics Anonymous

A 12-step program for recovery from drug addiction, adapted from AA principles.

Key Features

Complete abstinence from
Addiction as a
Spiritual principles over

Best For

  • People with drug addiction
  • Those seeking spiritual approach
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Since 1985
SOS
Secular Organizations for Sobriety

A non-religious, self-empowerment approach to recovery from alcohol and drug addiction.

Key Features

Sobriety is Priority
Personal responsibility
Self-reliance and self-determination

Best For

  • Atheists and agnostics
  • Those preferring self-reliance
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Family & Friends Support

For loved ones affected by someone else's addiction

Since 1951
Al-Anon
Al-Anon Family Groups

Support groups for families and friends of alcoholics, whether the alcoholic is still drinking or not.

Key Features

Focus on your
Detachment with love
You didn't cause

Best For

  • Family members of alcoholics
  • Spouses and partners
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Since 1978
ACA
Adult Children of Alcoholics

A 12-step program for adults who grew up in alcoholic or dysfunctional families.

Key Features

Identifying the 14
Inner child work
Reparenting ourselves

Best For

  • Adults from dysfunctional families
  • Children of alcoholics/addicts
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Since 1986
CoDA
Codependents Anonymous

A 12-step program for people seeking healthy, loving relationships.

Key Features

Identifying codependent patterns
Developing healthy boundaries
Self-care and self-love

Best For

  • People with relationship issues
  • Those who lose themselves in relationships
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Moderation & Harm Reduction

Alternative approaches to complete abstinence

Since 2007
HAMS
Harm Reduction, Abstinence, and Moderation Support

A peer support group offering flexible goals from safer drinking to reduced drinking to quitting.

Key Features

You choose your
Harm reduction strategies
No judgment or

Best For

  • Problem drinkers
  • Those wanting moderation
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Since 1994
MM
Moderation Management

A behavioral change program for problem drinkers seeking to moderate their alcohol consumption.

Key Features

9-step program
30-day abstinence period
Moderate drinking guidelines

Best For

  • Early-stage problem drinkers
  • Those wanting to moderate
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Behavioral & Process Addictions

For gambling, eating, sex, and other behavioral addictions

Since 1957
GA
Gamblers Anonymous

A 12-step program for people with gambling addiction seeking to stop gambling entirely.

Key Features

Complete abstinence from
20 questions for
Unity and recovery

Best For

  • Compulsive gamblers
  • Those with gambling debts
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Since 1977
SAA
Sex Addicts Anonymous

A 12-step program for people seeking recovery from addictive sexual behavior.

Key Features

Three circles of
Personal sobriety definition
Accountability and honesty

Best For

  • Sex addicts
  • Those with compulsive sexual behavior
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Since 1960
OA
Overeaters Anonymous

A 12-step program for people with eating disorders including overeating, undereating, and bulimia.

Key Features

Abstinence from compulsive
No specific food
Physical, emotional, spiritual

Best For

  • Compulsive eaters
  • People with binge eating
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Specialized Programs

Programs designed for specific populations

Since 1975
WFS
Women for Sobriety

A self-help program specifically designed for women overcoming alcohol and drug addiction.

Key Features

13 Acceptance Statements
Positive thinking
Emotional and spiritual

Best For

  • Women in recovery
  • Those dealing with shame
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Remember: There's no "right" or "wrong" program. The best program is the one that helps you achieve and maintain recovery. Many people try several programs before finding their fit, and some combine elements from multiple approaches.