Addiction Recovery Groups
What is an addiction recovery group?
By definition, addiction recovery groups are associations or organizations of volunteers who share a common goal of overcoming alcohol and drug addiction. Different methods are commonly used depending on the individual and their particular circumstances and these methods range from the completely secular to the exclusively spiritual. Today, it is not uncommon to find these groups of individuals actively involved with clients at the numerous addiction treatment and recovery facilities throughout the US.
Active addiction recovery groups in the US today
There are numerous addiction recovery groups operating today both inside and outside the many addiction treatment and recovery circles and facilities throughout the country. The following is a list of the primary ones to be aware of:
Twelve-step addiction recovery groups:
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)- Cocaine Anonymous (CA)
- Crystal Meth Anonymous (CMA)
- Marijuana Anonymous (MA)
- Nicotine Anonymous (NICA)
- Narcotics Anonymous (NA)
- Pills Anonymous (PA)
- Reentry Anonymous (RA)
Non-twelve-step addiction recovery groups:
- LifeRing Secular Recovery (LSR)
- Moderation Management (MM)
- Narconon (Church of Scientology)
- Pagans In Recovery (PIR)
- Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS)
- SMART Recovery
- Women For Sobriety (WFS)
You will find information on these in most of the major cities throughout the US, although the smaller cities may not all offer the services of every one of these. It is fair to say that addiction recovery groups can be referred to as peer support groups in that it is therapeutic in nature and allows the addicted individual to function and interact among those individuals just like themselves who are also undergoing addiction treatment and recovery.
Typically, the attendees of these groups share their most current and past experiences in order to support one another throughout the recovery process.
The benefit of the Delray Recovery Center’s addiction recovery groups
In order to understand why the Delray Recovery Center is such a successful facility where addiction treatment and recovery is concerned, knowing the benefits of their addiction recovery groups is key. The following are the primary 5 of all of our addiction treatment and recovery programs:
- A non-judgmental, secure environment for vocalizing individual’s emotions while at the same time conveying personal experiences that would normally not be discussed in other groups
- Coping skills are taught and enable individuals to manage their specific circumstances
- Breathing techniques, learning skills, relaxation exercises, and visualization methods are incorporated and taught in the process
- Encouragement and mutual support methods are available for all individuals in these addiction recovery groups
- Valuable information regarding disease research, the latest treatments, and new medications are available through these groups
Contact Delray Recovery Center Today
If you’ve found yourself or someone you care for in the devastating throes of an overwhelming addiction, please seek help with Delray Recovery Center. We genuinely sympathize with the pain of addiction, and we are professionally trained to help you regain control of your life.
Call us today at the toll free number at the top of the page. If calling concerning your difficulty causes uneasiness, please simply fill out our form. Contact is the first step toward recovery.




