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Twelve-step program — ] As summarized by the American Psychological Association, the process involves the following: * admitting that one cannot control one s addiction or compulsion; * recognizing a greater power that can give strength; * examining past errors with… … Wikipedia
Twelve-Step Program — A Twelve Step Program is a set of guiding principles outlining a course of action for recovery from addiction, compulsion, or other behavioral problems. Originally proposed by Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) as a method of recovery from alcoholism,[1]… … Wikipedia
Twelve Step — also 12 step a Twelve Step program a method of helping people stop drinking alcohol, using drugs etc., developed by Alcoholics Anonymous … Dictionary of contemporary English
twelve-step — (twĕlvʹstĕpʹ) adj. Of or being a program designed to assist in the recovery from addiction or compulsive behavior, especially a spiritually oriented program based on the principles of acknowledging one s personal insufficiency and accepting help… … Universalium
Twelve Step — Twelve′ Step′ or 12 step adj. of or based on a program for recovery from addiction originating with Alcoholics Anonymous and providing 12 progressive levels toward attainment • Etymology: 1985–90 12′ step per, n … From formal English to slang
Twelve Step — 12 stepper, n. of or based on a program for recovery from addiction originating with Alcoholics Anonymous and providing 12 progressive levels toward attainment. Also, 12 step. [1985 90] * * * 1. adj. denoting or relating to a process of recovery… … Useful english dictionary
List of twelve-step groups — This is a list of twelve step programs based on the set of guiding principles for recovery from addictive, compulsive, or other behavioral problems that was originally developed by Alcoholics Anonymous.cite book | last = VandenBos | first = Gary… … Wikipedia
Twelve Step — 12 stepper, n. of or based on a program for recovery from addiction originating with Alcoholics Anonymous and providing 12 progressive levels toward attainment. Also, 12 step. [1985 90] * * * … Universalium
Program — may refer to:* Program (management) * Program (The Animatrix), a short film in The Animatrix series * PROGRAM Initiative for Art and Architectural Collaborations, a project space in Berlin for art and architecture * Computer program * Program… … Wikipedia
Twelve Traditions — The Twelve Traditions of twelve step programs, provide guidelines for relationships between the twelve step groups, members, other groups, the global fellowship, and society at large. Questions of finance, public relations, donations, and purpose … Wikipedia