Twelve secular steps : an addiction recovery guide /

W., Bill,

Twelve secular steps : an addiction recovery guide / 12 secular steps Bill W. - [Dubach, LA] : Beowulf Press, LLC, (c)2018. - 1 online resource

Includes bibliographical references.

Preface -- Secular foundations. The separation of religion and recovery ; The biology of addiction ; Characteristics of addiction, and of addicts ; Overview of secular recovery -- A suggested twelve step plan. The first 90 days sober and steps 1, 2, 3 ; Reconstruction: steps 4 through 9 ; Long-term sobriety and steps 10, 11, 12.

Twelve Step programs have helped many people, but their intertwining of religion with recovery presents a hindrance to many addicts and alcoholics. Bill W., a scientist and recovered addict, emphasizes biology-based explanations of both addiction and of the 12 Step recovery process. The book neither promotes nor discourages religion; it simply focuses on sobriety.



9780999643518


Twelve-step programs.
Alcoholics--Rehabilitation.
Recovering addicts.


Electronic Books.

HV4998 / .T845 2018