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What does CA stand for in rehab?
AA is still the most widely available 12-Step group, although there are others, including CA, or Cocaine Anonymous, NA, or Narcotics Anonymous, as well as groups for relatives and friends, including Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACOA) and Alateen and Al-anon. AA and NA groups are not substance abuse rehab programs.
Is there an app for Alcoholics Anonymous?
Brought to you by Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc., Meeting Guide is a free of charge meeting finder app for iOS and Android that provides meeting information from A.A. service entities in an easy-to-access format.
What is NWB?
Acronym. Definition. NWB. New with Box (footwear) NWB.
What does NA group mean?
A Narcotics Anonymous group is any meeting of two or more recovering addicts who meet regularly at a specific time and place for the purpose of recovery from the disease of addiction. Each group has but one primary purpose—to carry the message of recovery to the addict who still suffers.
Is AA an effective support group?
The addition of AA steps, meetings and sponsors has helped the organization become recognizable as an effective support group to millions of people worldwide. AA is not run by a leadership team, but rather, by members who are former alcoholics with a desire to help others.
Can Alcoholics Anonymous meetings be held online?
Indeed, Alcoholics Anonymous meetings can be held in any number of formats in our virtual world, including through online video conferencing, phone conferencing, group emails, or chatrooms. You might even decide—when determining what the right AA meeting for you is—that you’d prefer one of these formats to in-person meetings.
How do AA meetings help people quit drinking?
For many people attempting to quit drinking, Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings provide enormous help. The get-togethers can be fantastic outlets for those working on recovery, with groups of others in similar situations offering support through comradery, advice, or even just active listening.
What is Narcotics Anonymous (NA)?
Founded in 1953, Narcotics Anonymous (NA) is a global recovery support group with chapters and meetings in 146 countries. Much like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), NA members work through a 12-step program to help them get and stay clean. 6