The History of 12-Step Self-Help Programsfor the Families of Persons with Substance Use Disorders (Al-Anon & Nar-Anon)

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12 Step Programs refers to any self help program that employs the original Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous AA , utilizes the practices of group meetings and sharing of personal stories These programs are highly available and they are free and accessible in many countries all over the world, therefore serving as prominent and accessible sources in substance abuse recovery Al Anon and Nar Anon are the 12 step programs for families of alcoholics and drug addicts Despite the effectiveness and universality of such programs for family members of persons with substance use disorder, limited number of research has been conducted to explore different aspects of these12 step programs such as their history The aim of this study is reviewing the literature on foundations and sources of influence on formation of Al Anon and Nar Anon 12 step self help programs to explore the history of these programs This study would expand the body of knowledge in the field of history of 12 step self help groups, especially Al Anon and Nar Anon; and help the Addiction counselors, psychologists and other helping professionals to get a better understanding about the history and contributing elements of formation of 12 step self help programs

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Parastoo Askian

PhD, Hesameddin Masoumian Sharghi M A

Askian, Parastoo,1402,The History of 12-Step Self-Help Programsfor the Families of Persons with Substance Use Disorders (Al-Anon & Nar-Anon),The 16th International Conference on Psychology, Counseling and Educational Sciences

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مجموعه مقالات شانزدهمین کنفرانس بین المللی روانشناسی،مشاوره و علوم تربیتی12 خرداد 1402