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primary purpose of the 12 Step program is to carry the message of recovery
to those who still suffer. Members meet in groups and share their experiences,
strengths and hopes with each other, that they may solve their common problem.
Most of the following 12 Step programs have groups
throughout the United States and in many other countries. All are fully
self-supporting, contributions are not required.
1. Alcoholics Anonymous - for those
who have a desire to stop
drinking.
Call: 1-212-870-3400
2. Narcotics Anonymous - for those
who have a desire to stop
using
drugs.
Call: 1-818-780-3951
3. Cocaine Anonymous - for those
who have a desire to stop
using
cocaine.
Call: 1-800-347-8998
4. Marijuana Anonymous - for those
who have a desire to stop
using
marijuana.
Call: 1-800-766-6779
5. Overeaters Anonymous - for those
who concerned about their
eating
habits.
Call: 1-505-891-2664
6. Emotions Anonymous - for those
who are concerned about their
emotional problems.
Call: 1-612-647-9712 or 1136
7. Sexaholics Anonymous - for those
who have a desire to stop
lusting.
Call: 1-615-331-6230
8. Sex Addicts Anonymous- for those
who have a desire to stop
their
sexual acting out behaviors.
Call: 1-713-869-4902
9. Sexual Complusives Anonymous-
for those who have a desire
to stop
their sexual acting out behaviors.
Call: 1-800-977-HEAL
10. Gambler's Anonymous- for those
who have a desire
to stop
gambling.
Call: 1-312-346-1588
11. Debtor's Anonymous- for those
who have a desire
to stop their
over spending.
Call: 1-212-642-8220
12. Smoker's Anonymous- for those
who have a desire
to stop smoking.
Call: 1-800-543-3929
13. Workaholics Anonymous- for
those who have
a desire to stop
their overworking
behavior.
Call: 1-510-273-9253
15. Dual Disorders Anonymous- for
those who suffer
from mental
disorders and
alcoholism/other
drug addictions.
Call: 1-847-956-1660
HELP FOR FAMILY MEMBERS
1. Al-Anon/Alateen - for family
members and friends of alcoholics.
Call: 1-800-344-2666
2. Adult Children of Alcoholics - for
those who have been affected
by a
loved ones drinking.
Call: 1-773-525-2171
3. Families Anonymous - for those
affected by the drug abuse
or related
behavioral problems of a relative
or
friend.
Call: 1-773-777-4442
4. Co-Dependents Anonymous - for
those who struggle with
co-dependency in their relationships.
Call: 1-602-277-7991
5. Nar-Anon Family Groups - for the
loved ones who are concerned
about the drug abuse of a
family
member.
Call: 1-310-547-5800
Georgia's District Hotline (Atlanta) 404-633-2421
6. S-Anon International Family Groups
- families and friends of
sexaholics
who come together to share
their
experience, strength and hope.
Call: 1-818-990-6910
7. Recovering Couples Anonymous -
couples in recovery who meet
regularly to work on building
a more
solid relationship in recovery.
Ideally
both partners are working
a
recovery program.
Call: 1-314-830-2600
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