<span>Many self-help groups pattern themselves after the famous self-help group alcoholics anonymous and follow: the 12 steps approach.
The 12 steps approach consist of various programs that designed to help an addict to slowly took back control of their life. The steps first required the addict to recognize the problem then work they way up until they achieve a spiritual awakening regarding the matter.</span>
The group approach refers to mutual aid among people. In this way, they are encouraged to expose their prolems, problems that are common to the group. Thus, people feel accepted and sheltered in group meetings, since the problems are inherent in everyone.
