The 12 Steps of Teen Addiction Anonymous

 

Step 1

I admit that I am powerless over a personal addiction

which is controlling my life.

 

Step 2

I have found a power that is greater than I am

which can restore my sense of peace. 

 

Step 3

I agree to turn my will over to the “Higher Power” as I define it.

 

Step 4

I will make a fearless and honest review of

my life, my values, and my goals. 

 

Step 5

I admit to a “Higher Power”, to myself and to another human being,

what was wrong with my choices.

 

Step 6

I am committed to having my addictive behavior removed

by a commitment to a “Higher Power”.

 

Step 7

I humbly ask my “Higher Power” to be with me as a constant

reminder toward recovery from my addictive behavior.

 

Step 8

I will make a list of all the people whom

I have hurt and will make peace with them. 

 

Step 9

I will return to others what is owed

them as long as it would not cause them harm.

 

Step 10

I will continue to evaluate my own actions

and admit to myself what choices were wrong. 

 

Step 11

I will continue to commit to my “Higher Power”

through meditation and reflection,

while following through with my recovery.

 

Step 12

As I continue my journey in recovery,

I will share these steps with others

while continuing to make them a part of my life.