TY - BOOK AU - W.,Bill TI - Twelve secular steps: an addiction recovery guide SN - 9780999643518 AV - HV4998 .T845 2018 PY - 2018/// CY - [Dubach, LA] PB - Beowulf Press, LLC KW - Twelve-step programs KW - Alcoholics KW - Rehabilitation KW - Recovering addicts KW - Electronic Books N1 - 1; 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; 2; b N2 - 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 UR - https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=2604077&site=eds-live&custid=s3260518 ER -