Oftentimes, when addicted persons or loved ones are exploring treatment options for alcohol or drug addiction, the phrases “12 steps” or “12-Step Program” will often come to one’s attention. This, in turn, frequently raises the question of just what exactly are the 12 steps.
Treatment centers who utilize 12-step programs basically use the same concepts. They may be worded differently, or the interpretation may change slightly, depending on the ways that treatment centers approach their recovery programs, but the basic premise is the same.
The 12 steps concepts utilized by the treatment centers operated by Reco
verylife.com are listed below. A detailed explanation will not be included, as this article is simply intended to provide knowledge of what constitutes recoverlife.com’s 12-step program.
Admit powerlessness in conquering addiction alone.
Admit that belief in a Higher Power (Recoverylife.com refers to God as the Higher Power) is necessary for help in conquering addiction.
Be willing to accept God’s/Higher Power’s help.
The addicted person must take a personal and moral inventory of his or her life
The wrongs or sins revealed through the personal and moral inventory must be admitted.
Show humility by asking for and trusting in Higher Power to forgive wrongs and sins and help as efforts are made to face and correct consequences that were incurred.
Become personally involved by making positive changes and putting aside negative behavior.
Seek forgiveness from others for wrongs that have been committed towards them.
Make amends to all who have been harmed.
Continue to take personal and moral inventories daily
Begin practice of constant prayer and meditation in order to maintain connection with God/Higher Power.
Share recovery experience with others.
Again, this article is just a brief introduction to and explanation of the 12 steps utilized by recoverylife.com. More information on the 12-step program offered at their treatment centers is available by visiting http://recoverylife.com/ or calling 1-800-315-2056.
