If you prefer you can use our jpeg version instead high resolution low resolution. The twelve steps are a set of guiding principles in addiction treatment that outline a course of action for tackling problems including alcoholism. This book was created entirely by sober alcoholics, all active members of alcoholics anonymous. Step four is our vigorous and painstaking effort to dis. Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics, and to practice these principles in all our affairs. In simplest form, the aa program operates when a recovered alcoholic passes along the story of his or her own problem drinking, describes the sobriety he or she. The relevance of twelve step recovery in 21st century addiction medicine. I went to a private college i didnt want to go to, kept up a high gradepoint average because i had to. Pdf version based upon the text of the windows help version and published by arid media. Thats step 1 of the 12steps of alcoholics anonymous, and as anyone who is active in the 12step community will tell you, admitting powerlessness is far from a sign of defeat. The first 12 step program began with alcoholics anonymous a. The 12steps outline a plan of recovery to overcome addiction, which involves submitting to a higher spiritual power and admitting that alcoholism is an ongoing problem that has become unmanageable. For an indepth study of the twelve steps, read the twelve steps and twelve traditions of overeaters anonymous, second edition available from our bookstore. You may contact aa at alcoholics anonymous world services.
We admitted we were powerless over alcohol, that our lives had become unmanageable. But it is the sixth step in the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous the prototype of 12step facilitation tsf, the almost universally accepted standard for addictionrecovery in america today. Greater detroit aa produced this early 12 steps worksheets. Alcoholics anonymous is an international fellowship of men and women who have had a drinking problem. The founder of aa, bill w, discovered early on that individuals and groups adapted the 12 steps as found in alcoholics anonymous and he encouraged and supported them. By working the twelve steps, millions of people have found hope and recovered. Pdf version one this is a basic version of the text of alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholic anonymous, aa, 12 steps pros and cons, detox. Copyright by aa grapevine, inc reprinted with permission. If you do not have a us military base id card you will need to be escorted on base by someone who has an id.
The core themes appearing in the framework of the program are those of honesty, faith, surrendering to a higher power, acceptance, forgiveness, service to others, and the encouragement to follow a vein of spirituality. Read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions. By breaking down the 12 steps of aa, you can get a better understanding of this approach to sobriety. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety. Printable 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous free pdf.
Step one 23 holics anonymous, published when our membership was small, dealt with lowbottom cases only. For further study, it is suggested that you get a copy of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Many recovering alcoholics work the 12 steps with a sponsor. Helping others newcomers is the foundation stone of your recovery. A twelvestep program is a set of guiding principles outlining a course of action for recovery from addiction, compulsion, or other behavioral problems. Permission to reprint and adapt the twelve steps, twelve traditions and brief excerpts does not mean that a. Our notes, commentary, and genderinclusive changes are formatted in italics. It presents an explicit view of the principles by which a. Breaking down the 12 steps of aa alcoholics anonymous. The twelve steps and twelve traditions are reprinted and adapted with permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. For more help, dont miss our guides to the 12 steps the twelve steps. Greater detroit akron 12 steps a guide to 12 steps 12 steps of a. We admitted that we were powerless over our addiction, that our lives had become unmanageable. The story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from alcoholism.
Steps by the big book steps by the big book workbook. A guide to the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous greater. Defined 12 step information and history for 12 step programs. Twelvestep programs are the most commonly sought resources for people with aod problems. Aa step 12 and worksheet see links below having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics, and to practice these principles in all our affairs. In fact, there are about as many versions as there are alcoholics in aa who use the program to get sober and to maintain their sobriety. These pages are neither endorsed nor approved by alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. The message behind each of the alcoholics anonymous 12 steps is a guide to becoming centered as a human being. This guide and website are not official resources of alcoholics anonymous.
The 12 steps of aa alcoholics anonymous,translated spanish. Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of god as we understood him. We admitted we were powerless over alcoholthat our lives had become unmanageable. The 12steps and 12 traditions1 the world famous eye opener.
Step one of the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous, step 1 aa. The 12 steps of aa alcoholics anonymous great britain. The twelve steps in alcoholics anonymous are a spiritual solution to addiction. The 2020 national convention of alcoholics anonymous is in toowoomba 2nd to the 5th of october. Alcoholics anonymous 12 steps the guiding of new members through the alcoholic anonymous 12 steps meetings, new members of the group are often able to identify similarities in messages that other alcoholics share within the group, resulting in the realization and admission that they themselves have a problem with alcohol. The twelve steps of alcoholics anonymous have been reprinted and adapted with the permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Click here to find out more about the full version for.
Alcoholics anonymous aa the group has become synonymous with the concepts of recovery and lasting sobriety and has been instrumental. This number will connect you with your local aa office or phone service. Having had a spiritual awakening as a result of these steps. Admit powerlessness this step is about admitting that individuals struggling with addiction just dont have control over their lives. Aa, na, al anon, na, alateen, naranon translated aa 12 steps, and our history of the 12 steps page in many world languages. If you are new to okinawa and looking for a meeting, the drop down list to the right is the most accurate available. Step four of the twelve steps of alcoholics anonymous. The process includes believing in a power greater than yourself, admitting past mistakes. All 12 steps of the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous. Came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. Literature alcoholics anonymous alcoholics big book alcohol allergy rehabilitation of. Alcoholics anonymous learn about the 12 steps of aa. Other recovery groups, such as gamblers anonymous, narcotics anonymous, and food addicts in recovery anonymous, have applied the 12steps of aa to.
Anonalateen members share with each other the personal lessons they have learned from practicing from these steps. God as we understood him, praying only for knowledge of his will for us and. Downloadable group workbook companion to the 12 steps of alcoholics anonymous aa, for adults who desire information on alcoholism and addiction recovery. Alcoholics anonymous first published twelve steps and twelve traditions in 1953. Go to download workbooks or download workshops to choose a workbook or workshop papers.
These twelve steps, adapted nearly wordforword from the twelve steps of alcoholics anonymous, have been a tool for spiritual growth for millions of al. All twelve steps of the twelve steps of alcoholics anonymous. World services and its subsidiaries were not involved within the production of this specific work. Permission to use the twelve steps of alcoholics anonymous for adaptation granted by aa world services, inc. How it works of the big book contains the describes the 12 step program of alcoholics anonymous. Twelve steps of alcoholics anonymous hazelden betty ford. Aa program participants follow a set of recovery steps to achieve and maintain abstinence from alcohol. This is not an official alcoholics anonymous website. If meetings are listed they are believed to be going on as scheduled. It is a tremendous satisfaction to record that in the fol. The teachings follow what the big book of alcoholics anonymous prescribes. We admitted we were powerless over alcohol that our lives had become unmanageable. How and why does a 12step program work for compulsive eating.
The twelve step programs are well known for their use in recovering from addictive and dysfunctional behaviors. Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with. Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics and to practice these principles in all our affairs. The twelve steps of alcoholics anonymous learn more about the 12 steps. The twelve steps, twelve traditions and brief excerpts are reprinted with permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. Home read the big book and twelve steps and twelve traditions twelve steps and twelve traditions twelve steps and twelve traditions a cofounder of alcoholics anonymous tells how members recover and how the society functions. To read a pdf version of the fourth edition of alcoholics anonymous click here. Two years and then some of nearly daily use, popping white crosses and other street junk to keep going, working three jobs to make grades and tuition and rent. They are solely provided by the south jersey intergroup association as part of its 12 step work in reaching out to the alcoholic who still suffers. The 12 steps, 12 traditions, 12 concepts lancaster aa.