Drug/Substance Addiction Recovery Groups
These groups help individuals recover from drug use (illicit, prescription, or multiple substances). Many follow the 12-step model, while others are secular or alternative approaches.
| Group | Approach | Spiritual? | Key Features | Website |
| Narcotics Anonymous (NA) | 12-step | Spiritual, non-denominational | Focus on drug addiction recovery; global reach | na.org |
| SMART Recovery | CBT-based (non-12-step) | Secular | Evidence-based tools and mutual support | smartrecovery.org |
| Celebrate Recovery | 12-step (Christian) | Christian | Church-based, faith-oriented recovery | celebraterecovery.com |
| LifeRing Secular Recovery | Peer support | Secular | Self-empowerment; no steps or sponsors | lifering.org |
| Recovery Dharma | Mindfulness/Buddhist | Secular-Buddhist | Focused on meditation, ethics, self-inquiry | recoverydharma.org |
| Marijuana Anonymous (MA) | 12-step | Spiritual | For marijuana-specific recovery | marijuana-anonymous.org |
| Cocaine Anonymous (CA) | 12-step | Spiritual | Focused on cocaine and other stimulant addiction | ca.org |
| Crystal Meth Anonymous (CMA) | 12-step | Spiritual | Methamphetamine-specific support | crystalmeth.org |
Support Programs for Families & Friends of Drug Users
These groups are for spouses, parents, siblings, and friends of people with drug addictions. Most follow the 12-step format and provide peer support, tools for boundaries, and emotional healing.
| Group | For Whom | Approach | Key Features | Website |
| Nar-Anon | Families/friends of drug users | 12-step | Companion group to NA; focuses on detachment and healing | nar-anon.org |
| Families Anonymous (FA) | Families of addicts | 12-step | Not drug-specific; broader addiction recovery support | familiesanonymous.org |
| Al-Anon Family Groups | Families of alcoholics/drug users | 12-step | Originally for alcohol, but many members deal with drugs too | al-anon.org |
| SMART Family & Friends | Loved ones of substance users | CBT-based | Based on CRAFT model; teaches practical tools | smartrecovery.org/family |
| GRASP (Grief Recovery After Substance Passing) | People grieving overdose or addiction-related death | Peer support (non-12-step) | Grief group for families who lost loved ones to addiction | grasphelp.org |
| Parents of Addicted Loved Ones (PAL) | Parents | Christian-influenced peer support | Offers structured lessons and tools; faith-optional | palgroup.org |