Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is the largest 12-step fellowship for alcohol addiction, utilizing peer support to maintain sobriety. Other recovery groups include drug-specific 12-step programs (NA, CA), secular alternatives (SMART Recovery, LifeRing), and specialized groups for families (Al-Anon) or co-occurring disorders (Dual Recovery Anonymous), offering various approaches to recovery. 

Key 12-Step Programs (Based on AA Model)

These programs focus on a 12-step spiritual approach to addiction recovery. 

• Narcotics Anonymous (NA): For those seeking recovery from drug addiction.

• Cocaine Anonymous (CA) & Crystal Meth Anonymous (CMA): Specific to stimulant addiction.

• Marijuana Anonymous (MA): Focuses on cannabis addiction.

• Al-Anon / Alateen: Support for friends and family of alcoholics.

• Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA): For those raised in dysfunctional families.

• Other 12-Step Groups: Gamblers Anonymous (GA), Overeaters Anonymous (OA), Nicotine Anonymous (NicA), and Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA). 

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Non-12-Step and Secular Recovery Groups
These groups often focus on self-empowerment, cognitive-behavioral techniques, or secular approaches. 

• SMART Recovery (Self-Management and Recovery Training): Emphasizes self-empowerment, cognitive-behavioral tools, and science-based techniques for behavioral change.

• LifeRing Secular Recovery: Focuses on personal empowerment and peer support without a spiritual component.

• Women for Sobriety (WFS): A program designed to address the specific needs of women in recovery.

• Recovery Dharma: Peer-led group using Buddhist principles to support recovery.

• The Phoenix: Uses fitness, yoga, and community-based activities to promote sobriety. 

Specialized Recovery Groups

• Dual Recovery Anonymous (DRA): A 12-step program for people with both a substance use disorder and a psychiatric or emotional disorder.

• Celebrate Recovery: A Christian-based 12-step program.

• Harm Reduction Works (HRW): Focuses on reducing the harm caused by addiction rather than strict abstinence. 

Key Features of Recovery Groups

• Accessibility: Most meetings are available in-person, online, or via telephone.

• Support System: Groups provide a supportive environment to share experiences, gain inspiration, and build a new social network in sobriety.

• Structure: Typically 60-90 minute meetings involving sharing, literature study, and, for 12-step groups, working the steps.