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Other groups besides AA

itsallajoke
itsallajoke
I know AA has helped a lot of people, but it's kind of hard to find other groups...they kind of dominate the search engines it seems lol

Does anyone know of others, and do you have any experience with them?
Community LeaderExJerseyGirl2
ExJerseyGirl2
The two that I would suggest you check out are Women For Sobriety and SMART Recovery.

They both have in person and online meetings.

Women For Sobriety is about empowering yourself -- you can see this in their 13 affirmations:

http://womenforsobriety.org/beta2/new-life-program/13-affirmations/

They do not publish their in-person meetings to make sure that members have privacy. Send them an email to see if there are meetings near you or join their online community. They are a very supportive group.

SMART Recovery is a secular organization with a good collection of online tools in addition to online and in person meetings. They do not rely on a belief in God or a Higher Power, instead using proven CBT techniques (Cognitive Based Therapy.)

http://www.smartrecovery.org/
Impermanence
Impermanence
Lifering is a secular group. They have on line meetings as well as face to face meetings. They don't use the 12 steps or a god to get sober. I went to them for awhile. It took a awhile to realize that group therapy is not my path. I am better off on my own. However most people find groups a benefit.

http://lifering.org/
itsallajoke
itsallajoke
Thanks very much!
Nahongvita
Nahongvita
I also suggest Celebrate Recovery. It not only deals with chemical dependency but other "hurts, habits and hang ups." I am an alcoholic and I was able to surrender my drinking problem to my Higher Power. But I also knew I had underlying issues that needed to be resolved. Here at CR I am able to attend various support groups that I am now able to talk about things like codependency and physical abuse, that led to my drinking problem. I'm working their 12 step program and I am doing pretty good. Just my opinion!
deleted_user
deleted_user
I'm big on Celebrate Recovery. The most important thing in recovery you must be ready for is work. Doesn't matter what label you put on it, one step or 13, God or no God. Ya gots to want it and be ready to work for it.
GiveMeStrength2LetGo
GiveMeStrength2LetGo
Emotions ANONOMOUS is a related since some are triggered to drink bc of an emotional issue not resolved.

you can find more by a Google search
dipso
dipso
Thank you for the life ring info. Very useful.