
Resources
Articles
Why Doesn’t AA Work for Everyone? By Olivia Pennelle
Out of the Rooms: Why I Left AA By Kerry DeVilbiss
By John Gordon
My Name Is Dani, and I Am Not an Alcoholic
By Dani Shapiro
4 years sober + 4 tips for sobriety without AA
By Matt Hunt
Please write if you left AA - Life Process Program
By Dr. Stanton Peele
The Irrationality Of Alcoholics Anonymous
By Gabrielle Glaser
By Yoga Journal
Alcoholics Anonymous: Why AA is Harmful to Some
By Kim Vytell
AA isn’t the only way to change your relationship with alcohol. Here are other options
By LA Times Laura Newberry
Break the Cycle: How Yoga and Meditation Can Help Heal Addiction By Kripalu Center
Alternative Pathways
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Buddhist Recovery Network
The Buddhist Recovery Network promotes the use of Buddhist teachings and practices to help people recover from the suffering caused by addictive behaviors and is open to people of all backgrounds, and respectful of all recovery paths.
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All Recovery Meetings
Unity Recovery was founded to be an inclusive recovery community organization and community center for everyone. We offer non-clinical, peer-based recovery support services in our communities to support individuals and family members on their paths of recovery. Abstinence welcome, but NOT mandatory.
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NHJC
National Harm Reduction Coalition works for the Harm Reduction movement built on a belief in and respect for the rights of people who use drugs. Our strategies include building leadership among people who use drugs and supporting communities in reducing the negative consequences associated with drug use.
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Recovery Dharma
Recovery Dharma offers a trauma-informed, empowered approach to recovery based on Buddhist principles. Our program is peer-led and non-theistic. We welcome all those who wish to pursue recovery as part of our community.
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Smart Recovery
SMART Recovery is the leading, evidence-informed approach to overcoming addictive behaviors and leading a balanced life. SMART is stigma-free and emphasizes self-empowerment.
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Refuge Recovery
Refuge Recovery is a systematic method based on Buddhist principles, which integrates scientific, non-theistic, and psychological insight. Viewing addiction as cravings in the mind and body, Refuge Recovery shows how a path of meditative awareness can alleviate those desires and ease suffering.
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She Recovers
SHE RECOVERS is a non-profit movement dedicated to redefining recovery, inspiring hope, ending stigma and empowering women in or seeking recovery to increase their recovery capital, heal themselves and help other women to do the same.
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Women For Sobriety
We are an abstinence-based, self-help program for women overcoming challenges with alcohol and other drug use. The New Life Program acknowledges the needs women have in recovery — the need to nurture feelings of self-value and self-worth, and the desire to discard feelings of guilt, shame and humiliation.
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LifeRing Secular Recovery
LifeRing Secular Recovery is an abstinence-based, anonymous organization dedicated to providing a safe meeting space where you can experience a non-judgmental recovery conversation with your peers. We do this through the lens of LifeRing's 3-S philosophy of Sobriety, Secularity, and Self-Help.
The Classics
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Alcoholics Anonymous
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Narcotics Anonymous
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Al-Anon
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Chemically Dependent Anonymous
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Celebrate Recovery
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Adult Children of Alcoholics
Resources As Suggested by Readers
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"As you may know, veterans make up one-third of mesothelioma diagnoses, primarily due to the heavy use of asbestos across all branches of the military. Additionally, the National Institute on Drug Abuse estimates that 1 in 10 veterans has been diagnosed with a substance use disorder. These brave individuals have made significant sacrifices for our country, and many face challenges, including harmful addictions resulting from their service."