What is 12 Step Groups?
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Twelve-step programs are based on the set of guiding principles for recovery from addictive, compulsive, or other behavioral problems that was originally developed by Alcoholics Anonymous. The twelve-step method has been adapted widely by fellowships of people recovering from various problems.
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How do members experience 12 Step Groups?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
---|---|---|---|
Alcohol use disorder | 5 | 3 | |
Drug use disorder | 5 | 3 | |
Increase effect of another treatment | 2 | 0 | |
Avoidance of important tasks | 1 | 7 | |
Bipolar depressive episodes | 1 | 0 |
Common side effects
Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
---|---|---|
Feelings of inadequacy | 1 | |
Increased anger | 1 | |
Shame | 1 |
Side effect severity
Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
---|---|---|
Severe | 0 | |
Moderate | 3 | |
Mild | 1 | |
None | 11 |
Member evaluations
Bombsyki
evaluated on Aug 19, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for guilt or self blame: Major
- Side effects: Mild
Scotian
evaluated on Feb 11, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for Other: Major
- Side effects: None
Mazin Z
evaluated on Dec 23, 2008
- Perceived effectiveness for Other: Major
- Side effects: None
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