Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is the largest and most commonly known self-help group in the world. Since the creation of AA in 1935‚ there have been many programs modeled after it‚ which are also based on the 12-Step Program. Some of these include Narcotics Anonymous (NA) and Chemically Dependent Anonymous‚ as well as programs for specific drugs‚ such as Cocaine Anonymous (CA) and Crystal Meth Anonymous (NIDA‚ 2012). Attendance and participation for self-help groups are open for anyone to attend and
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I do subscribe to the theory of "the Anonymous Christian". Nobody other than God knows what is in the heart of an individual and God has mercy on whomever He wants. Religion by itself cannot save the human being. God demands obedience and although religion helps individuals to reach the knowledge needed to understand‚ it does not guarantee the salvation. Matthew 19:25-26 & 30 “25 When the disciples heard this‚ they were greatly astonished and asked‚ “Who then can be saved?” 26 Jesus looked at them
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Attending the narcotics anonymous meeting was definitely an experience I will never forget. When my mom and I first pulled up I couldn’t have been more nervous‚ all the people smoking outside‚ but as I made my way in I began to feel a bit more comfortable. I did see Ani‚ the girl who spoke to our class. I overheard others talking about Bo who showed up later on in the night. As I went inside the church‚ the basement had been arranged with a circle of chairs‚ with children tables on the side. As members
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Alcoholics Anonymous Support Group Report Liberty University Alcoholics Anonymous Support Group Report Group therapy has evolved so much that the participant are learning how to help themselves and others. Self-help groups are one of the most popular forms of group therapy. One of the most known self-help groups is Alcoholics Anonymous also known as A.A. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is an international organization produced to assist alcoholics
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Abstract This paper is focused on discussing my personal experience while attending a local Narcotics Anonymous meeting. I knew going into this meeting that I had to go with an open mind‚ an open heart‚ and a complete respect for those around me. I understood that all meetings are unique in their own way and that their formats may not be similar to that of a neighboring location. From my research it seems it follows the same precursors as what you would exercise if you were looking for a good
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hand-in-hand in depicting the writer’s argument and/or point of view of a subject. Dr. McGee clarified that the goal of the paper must be insightful‚ in which the main thought is accurately understood and perceived clearly. In Paula Cohen’s‚ “Academic Anonymous‚” she directly explains that the purpose of her essay is arguing the necessity of beauty in a
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. Describe the reason that you selected this support group. ANS: In reality‚ it took me time to finally choose a Gamblers Anonymous support group as my last paper. I made that choice because I realize gambling is a serious problem which needs attention. Therefore‚ people could spend many years in college had degrees‚ had high standard jobs and lived in poverty if addicted gambling. People may be aware of some other addictions and avoid them‚ but totally ignore that gambling is a real addiction
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a production assistant for Station Film and Anonymous Content has showed me how to be team-oriented and well driven. While working on television sets‚ I was able to gain hands-on physical production experience that has enhanced my knowledge in media management and audio production. Taking courses such as media production‚ cinematography‚ and film directing has helped develop my scriptwriting‚ oral‚ and multimedia expression skills. Working at Anonymous Content has encouraged me to be fearless and
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don’t think people should be allowed to be anonymous online. This being a free world it wouldn’t feel like we have enough privacy. I don’t want anyone I don’t know to have access to anything I do online without me knowing. If people were online anonymous why would anybody be online knowing strangers may be watching them. This thing would probably start a lot of commotion. If there are anonymous social account people would have to be
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Anonymous Posting Some of least noticed‚ yet deadliest threats talked about these days is anonymous posting and users on the internet. Supporters claim that using a false identity is used through those seeking help online without the fear of getting targeted by peers and harshly cyber bullied‚ shielding themselves from close-minded societies and teaching them not to have to be ashamed of themselves. Critics argue that fake identities are only another path towards child abductions and sex trafficking
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