
Explore Addiction Help Resources
Narcotics Anonymous (NA) Founded in 1953, NA is a 12-step fellowship for people overcoming drug addiction but considers any substance abuse or compulsive disorder a drug. It offers open and closed meetings worldwide, providing a safe, anonymous space where peers share their stories, support one another, and work the steps with sponsor relationships. NA’s global presence and peer-led model foster connection and accountability in recovery.
Recovery Dharma (RD) Established in 2019, Recovery Dharma is a peer-led, Buddhist-inspired program offering support groups that use mindfulness, meditation, and Dharma principles for recovery. It’s open to anyone seeking recovery, whether from substances or process addictions, and offers a compassionate, non-dogmatic framework rooted in self-awareness and inner freedom.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Founded in 1935 in Akron, Ohio by Bill W. and Dr. Bob, AA is a global 12-step mutual-aid fellowship for individuals seeking to stop drinking. It welcomes anyone with a desire to quit substance abuse of all kinds but focuses on terminology related to alcohol . It emphasizes peer support, anonymity, and shared experiences. AA’s strength lies in its enduring community and structure to sustain long-term sobriety.
Sex Addicts Anonymous (SAA) Founded in 1977 in Minneapolis, SAA is a 12-step fellowship for individuals struggling with compulsive sexual behaviors. Grounded in AA principles, it provides peer-led meetings and resources designed for those affected by sexual addiction, offering confidentiality and mutual support in recovery.
Crystal Meth Anonymous (CMA) Founded in 1994, CMA is a 12-step fellowship focused specifically on recovery from crystal methamphetamine addiction. It promotes total abstinence and allows those with a shared experience of meth addiction to connect, share strength and hope, and support each other in meetings. Its specialized focus helps members feel understood and less marginalized.
Celebrate Recovery (CR) Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered, 12-step recovery program for anyone struggling with hurt, pain, or addiction of any kind. It offers a safe and supportive community where individuals can find freedom, healing, and hope through spiritual growth and practical steps toward recovery.
Cocaine Anonymous (CA) Started on November 18, 1982 in Los Angeles, CA is a 12-step program modeled after AA, designed for individuals seeking recovery from cocaine and other mind-altering substances. It welcomes anyone desiring freedom from substance use and offers peer support and structured recovery meetings. CA brings focused support for stimulant-related addiction.
SMART Recovery (SR) SMART stands for Self-Management and Recovery Training. Founded as a secular, evidence-based alternative, it employs CBT, REBT, and motivational tools to help individuals change addictive behaviors. Open to all forms of addiction, SMART Recovery meetings are structured more like supportive workshops than spiritual meetings, and emphasize self-empowerment and choice over strict abstinence.
Gamblers Anonymous (GA) Founded in 1957 in Los Angeles by members of AA, GA is a 12-step mutual-aid fellowship for those with compulsive gambling problems. Membership requires only a desire to stop gambling; GA meetings offer peer support, shared stories, and a structured path toward recovery without any cost or affiliation.






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