FAQ: 12-Step, Self-Help Programs for Drug Addiction
9. Where do 12-step or self-help programs fit into drug addiction treatment?
Self-help groups can complement and extend the effects of professional treatment. The most prominent self-help groups are those affiliated with:
all of which are based on the 12-step model, and Smart Recovery®. Most drug addiction treatment programs encourage patients to participate in a self-help group during and after formal treatment.
Source: National Institute of Drug Abuse, "Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment: A Research Based Guide."
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APA Reference
Staff, H.
(2008, December 21). FAQ: 12-Step, Self-Help Programs for Drug Addiction, HealthyPlace. Retrieved
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