When it comes to addiction treatment, there is no denying the fact that 12 step programmes have been useful for many years.
There are many types of 12 step programmes, with some of the most popular including: Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Narcotics Anonymous (NA), and Cocaine Anonymous (CA).
The 12-Step programme, first developed and used by Alcoholics Anonymous, is a 12-step plan in order to overcome addictions and compulsions. The basic premise of this model is that people can help one another achieve and maintain abstinence from substances of abuse, but that healing cannot come about unless people with addictions surrender to a higher power.
This higher power doesn’t need to be a traditional Christian version of God – it can be as simple as the community of the 12-step meetings, the universe, or a different version of a higher power fit for your type of spirituality.
In today’s day and age, more and more people are looking for ways to use technology to their advantage. This means something different to everybody. For those recovering from a drug or alcohol addiction, the idea of an online 12 step program may be something to consider.
The structure will always be the same but now it will be more accessible being online and in some ways it offers better and quicker communication with others.
Anyone looking for recovery but may not have the time, finances or doesn’t quite have the level of need to check into a residential clinic. Anyone in recovery who may be struggling or feel they need more support.
Some more of these benefits to online programmes are outlined in the Online rehabilitation page linked here
