The following information is intended to be a guide to assist individuals in locating information that might be helpful:

Adult Children of Alcoholics

• "Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACOA) is a 12-Step, 12-Tradition program of women and men who grew up in alcoholic or otherwise dysfunctional homes. They meet with each other in a mutually respectful, safe environment and acknowledge common experiences. They discover how childhood affected them in the past and influences us in the present. The Problem We take positive action. By practicing the 12 Steps, focusing on the solution, and accepting a loving Higher Power of our understanding, we find freedom from the past and a way to improve our lives today."
• Meets Tuesdays, 6:00 P.M. "Downtown Chapter" - Saint Andrew's Lutheran Church, 43 Wentworth St.
  

Al-Anon and Alateen

• Al-Anon's Purpose : To help families and friends of alcoholics recover from the effects of living with the problem drinking of a relative or friend. Similarly, Alateen is a recovery program for young people. Alateen groups are sponsored by Al-Anon members.
  
• For more information, you can check out the SC Al-Anon/Alateen website for local meeting times and contact information.

Alcoholics Anonymous

• "Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a voluntary, worldwide fellowship of men and women from all walks of life who meet together to attain and maintain sobriety. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for A.A. membership."
  
• For more information on AA you can visit their AA World Services website or your local chapter for meeting times.
• For more information on 12-step recovery groups in the Charleston area, call Martha at (843) 953-7560.

Marijuana Anonymous Online Groups

• Marijuana Anonymous (MA) is based upon the same 12-step model that AA is based. For more information about how it works click here.
• For information about meeting times (online) click here. Currently, there are no MA meetings in South Carolina.
• For more information on 12-step recovery groups in the Charleston area, call Martha at (843) 953-7560.

Moderation Management

• What is Moderation Management (MM)?
• If you are interested in joining an online group you may subsribe here.
• Currently, there are no groups in South Carolina. If you are intersted in starting a group or finding out more information, please contact Elizabeth Dixon @ dixonej@cofc.edu or (843) 953-5640.

Narcotics Anonymous

• Narcotics Anonymous (NA) is an international, community-based association of recovering addicts. Started in 1947, the NA movement is one of the world's oldest and largest of its type, with nearly twenty thousand weekly meetings in seventy countries. For additional information on NA Philosophy, History or Program click here.
• For local (coastal) meeting information click here.
• Click here to reach a listing of the Carolina Regional Helpline numbers or e-mail them for more information.
• For more information on 12-step recovery groups in the Charleston area, call Martha at (843) 270-7041.

Nicotine Anonymous

• "Nicotine Anonymous is a Non-Profit 12 Step Fellowship of men and women helping each other live nicotine-free lives. Nicotine Anonymous welcomes all those seeking freedom from nicotine addiction, including those using cessation programs and nicotine withdrawal aids. The primary purpose of Nicotine Anonymous is to help all those who would like to cease using tobacco and nicotine products in any form. The Fellowship offers group support and recovery using the 12 Steps as adapted from Alcoholics Anonymous to achieve abstinence from nicotine."
• Use this link to find local and online meetings.
• A free online quit smoking motivation, education, and group support forum is available at whyquit.com