Twelve Steps
Twelve Steps
The Twelve Steps (pronunciation: /twɛlv stɛps/) are a set of guiding principles in recovery from addictive, compulsive, or other behavioral problems, originally proposed by Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) as a method of recovery from alcoholism.
Etymology
The term "Twelve Steps" refers to the number of guidelines, or steps, in the recovery process. The concept was first introduced by Alcoholics Anonymous in the 1930s.
Definition
The Twelve Steps are a specific set of spiritual practices, adopted by a 12-step program, to assist in the recovery from addiction, compulsion, or other behavioral problems. They involve admitting one's powerlessness over the addiction, recognizing a higher power, examining past errors, making amends for these errors, learning to live a new life with a new code of behavior, and helping others who suffer from the same addictions or compulsions.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Twelve Steps
- Wikipedia's article - Twelve Steps
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