I have been to AA before and I just can't really affiliate. Maybe its the groups that I met with but I just didn't find anyone that I could really affiliate with.
2006-10-23 07:25:35 · 4 answers · asked by Mann 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
SOS (Save OurSelves):
http://www.sossobriety.org/
SMART Recovery:
http://www.smartrecovery.org/
Both have face to face meetings and online support.
Rational Recovery:
http://www.rational.org/
Rational Recovery no longer holds meetings; many swear by this individual approach. Although they sell their methods, most of it is found free on their site.
Practical advice on quitting or cutting back:
http://www2.potsdam.edu/hansondj/DrinkTooMuch.html
Also check your local public library for books by Jim Christopher (SOS) and Jack Trimpey (RR).
2006-10-23 12:33:38 · answer #1 · answered by raysny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have heard of a group called Rational Recovery that uses a model that is different than the 12-step model, and does not base recovery on any need or dependence on a higher power or god. It is not as common as AA so might be harder to find groups but if you live in a decent-sized town, you will probably be able to find one.
I just looked at their site, I guess they don't have "groups" but they have lots of helpful info on the site. Good luck!
2006-10-23 07:28:02 · answer #2 · answered by LisaT 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you tried Celebrate Recovery? It is similar to AA but the "higher power" is Jesus. I found in AA defining my own higher power to be a problem. I have done MUCH better with CR
2006-10-23 07:35:07 · answer #3 · answered by Janet MS 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try NA, I have heard others say they can't relate to those in AA and have tried NA with success.
Good Luck in your recovery and remember 'one day at a time'
2006-10-23 07:34:27 · answer #4 · answered by usaf.primebeef 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋