Understanding the 12 Steps – How and Why They Work
The wording of the 12 Steps has not been changed, altered or updated in nearly 90 years. This is important in terms of understanding and
The wording of the 12 Steps has not been changed, altered or updated in nearly 90 years. This is important in terms of understanding and
Anyone can get well from alcohol addiction if they wish to Alcohol addiction, alcoholism, alcohol dependence or alcohol use disorder, as it is now termed,
What is a 12 Step Programme? In its simplest form, a 12 Step programme is a Recovery programme to help to overcome addiction, avoid Relapse
Experiences of the 12 Step Programme differ I know a few people who attended their first 12 step fellowship meeting and from that day on
Resistance to the 12 Step Programme There is now more of a general understanding and awareness that a 12 Step Programme plays an important part
We need people and not isolation For almost everyone, it is important that we can engage with others and not feel isolated and lonely. If
Most addiction treatment centres in the UK are 12 Step If you are looking for addiction rehab treatment for yourself or someone you love, you
Religion and the 12 Step Programme At The Haynes Clinic we often find that many people who are admitted for residential rehab treatment already have
Completing the 12 Step Programme is not a race. However it is important that the full programme is completed and that we get a full
The 12 Step Programme is not Religious The biggest misconception about the 12 Step Programme, and something that we are constantly asked about at the
A simple addiction treatment programme About 99% of all UK residential rehab centres and addiction clinics will offer their treatment based on the model of
Origin of the Twelve Step Programme At The Haynes Clinic we hear many excuses as to why going into a residential rehab centre is not
Origins of the Programme The 12 Step programme is approximately 90 years old and its origin stemmed from the formation of Alcoholics Anonymous in America.
The 12 Days of Christmas is a well known phenomenon. But for a recovering alcoholic or an addict this number can mean something entirely different.
What are the key factors of the treatment model used at The Haynes Clinic?
An action step to make direct amends to people wherever possible.
We made a list of all the people we had harmed and became willing to make amends to them all.
‘Were entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character’.
Step 4 – looking at ourselves and our character and personality and what we like about ourselves and what is good in our lives – and what is not
Lots of rehabs to choose from There are a number of rehabs located across the country. They will vary in how they operate and the