Twelve secular steps : an addiction recovery guide / Bill W.

By:

W., Bill [Author]

Material type: Text

text

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computer

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online resource

ISBN:

9780999643518

Other title:

12 secular steps

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Electronic Books.

LOC classification:

HV4998 .T845 2018

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Contents:

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.

Subject: 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.

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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.