Rosecrance Treatment and 12-Step Programs
The 12 Steps are a set of principles and actions designed to help people recover from addiction. The original program, Alcoholics Anonymous, is “a spiritual program not affiliated with any sect, religion, political movement or other outside organization or institution.”
The 12-Step method was introduced in the 1930s and, since its inception, 12-Step groups have been formed to address a wide range of conditions, including alcoholism, substance abuse, dependency, gambling and overeating. Rosecrance uses 12-Step methods to help our patients achieve lasting recovery from addiction. The 12 Steps are: