12 Step programs for people with chemical dependence:
Alcoholics Anonymous is the original 12 Step Fellowship, founded in 1935 by its first two members Bill Wilson and Dr. Bob Smith. AA membership is estimated to be near 2 million people, with meetings in nearly every country.
Cocaine Anonymous is a fellowship of recovering cocaine addicts based on the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous.
Crystal Meth Anonymous is a fellowship of recovering from drug addicts, particularly crystal meth addicts, based on the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous.
Dual Recovery Anonymous is a fellowship of people who are chemically dependent and are also affected by an emotional or psychiatric illness.
Marijuana Anonymous is a fellowship of recovering marijuana addicts based on the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous.
Narcotics Anonymous is a fellowship of recovering drug addicts based on the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous.
Nicotine Anonymous is a fellowship of recovering nicotine addicts based on the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous.
Pills Anonymous is a fellowship of people recovering from prescription drug addiction based on the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous.
12 Step programs for family, friends, and colleagues of people recovering from chemical dependence:
Al-Anon helps families and friends of alcoholics recover from the effects of living with the problem drinking of a relative or friend.
Alateen is Al-Anon for young people. Alateen groups are sponsored by Al-Anon members.
Narcotics Anonymous Youth Committee is Narcotics Anonymous for young people. NAYC groups are sponsored by NA members.
Nar-Anon helps families and friends of drug addicts recover from the effects of living with the problem drinking of a relative or friend.
12 Step programs for people recovering from compulsive behaviors:
Debtors Anonymous is a fellowship of recovering compulsive debtors based on the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous.
Gamblers Anonymous is a fellowship of recovering compulsive gamblers based on the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous.
Overeaters Anonymous offers a program of recovery from compulsive overeating.
Sex Addicts Anonymous is a fellowship of people recovering from sexual addiction or dependence based on the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous.