12 STEP PHILOSOPHY
The 12 Step Program is a spiritual framework for achieving sobriety. It was developed decades ago and is one of the most well-known, effective methods for overcoming addiction. In fact, the 12 Steps originated from a chance meeting between Bill Wilson and Dr. Bob Smith.
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Bill and Dr. Bob had been struggling with alcoholism and had found traditional therapies ineffective. However, as they helped each other they realized that their attempts to stay sober were working and found that a combination of accountability, spirituality, and helping others seemed to work very effectively.
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Bill and Dr. Bob formed Alcoholics Anonymous, an organization that has helped countless people find recovery. Since then, hundreds of thousands of Alcoholics Anonymous meetings have spread throughout the world. Today, you can find AA meetings in over 170 countries and there are an estimated 2.5 Million members. Meetings are free to attend, which makes the 12 Steps a great resource for long-term recovery. Please click on the link to explore meetings in your area.
A common misconception about the 12 Step program is that you need to follow an organized religion in order to participate. The 12 Step program is a spiritual not religious, path. Clients are encouraged to explore their spirituality while in the Project Surrender treatment program and find their interpretation of the messages they have found in life.
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For some, this may mean journaling, prayer and being of service. For others, it may mean quiet moments and practicing meditation in order to reflect on life and our purpose. Ardent believers and atheists alike have all found peace, serenity, and sobriety using the 12 Steps. At Project Surrender, we provide the perfect space for exploring your spirituality and learning to use the spiritual experiences as a support for cognitive restructuring, establishing goals and priorities, and developing an overall personal success plan.
The original 12 Steps developed by Bill Wilson and Dr. Bob have been applied to drugs other than alcohol as well as other behavioral issues on an addictive level. Whether the drug of choice is heroin, cocaine, methamphetamines, marijuana, or some other narcotic, there are 12 Step meetings that are geared for that. If you are experiencing other issues like gambling, or codependency, there are meetings for those too.
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Narcotics Anonymous (NA)
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Heroin Anonymous
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Cocaine Anonymous (CA)
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Gamblers Anonymous (GA)
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Codependent Anonymous (CoDA)
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Sex Addiction Anonymous (SA)
