So, one day I am going to have to get help and begin attending AA meetings?

Question by Lucy in the Sky: So, one day I am going to have to get help and begin attending AA meetings?
Unless I have the strength to escape this disease on my own,
but I was curious if there are any programs dedicated to recovering alcoholics for atheists? I know there has to be, but how common are they? have people known to find them effective?
I don’t believe in any higher power… So I guess I can’t be apart of the group huh!? damnnn
ok must i also clarify that i don’t believe in demons either? that’s not what the question was about, but your assumptions are humorous.
& Also, I will absolutely be drinking it down during the holidays because how the hell else will i deal with my family!

Best answer:

Answer by jannsody
I think that there is a 12-step program for those with no religious affiliation. Actually a person can be a part of AA and think of a higher power in any way, shape or form. I’ll look up that other 12-step program.

No, that is absolutely not the case! But here is a website that I found though don’t know anything about the organization. Not all cities have these meetings too — Secular Organizations for Sobriety: http://www.sossobriety.org/meetings/states.htm and I think that this expands on the organization or such: http://www.cfiwest.org/sos/find.htm (I’d looked at http://www.wikipedia.org albeit not a research site and found SOS, just fyi 🙂

You may really want to look into something in addition to support groups since it seems as though environmental stressors such as family alone can be a trigger for you to ‘pick up’ again. There are inpatient rehabs, outpatient rehabs, detox facilities for those that experience withdrawal when not drinking. If the person doesn’t have health insurance, some programs have funding available. It may really be worth your while as addiction is a disease and it only gets worse and worse if left untreated. Please do consider looking into treatment for addictions as well as the support groups. Wishing you much recovery and success in your sobriety!

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