12 step recovery is an internet based 12 step community that offers free registration and welcomes members from various 12 step fellowships. This community is designed to offer a place for people of like mind to meet from all over the world. The goal to a good community is to have members participate and become active in the community.

The number of members in 12 step programs is unknown. Although fellowships such as A.A. and N.A. have active Board of Directors and try to offer the fellowship information about their growth, it is impossible to truly count. The simple fact is that newcomers show up daily to address their addiction.

The 12 steps of AA are the basis of all twelve step recovery fellowships. Started by Bill Wilson and Dr. Bob, the foundation of the alcoholics anonymous 12 steps are traced back to the bible. There is plenty of literature available detailing the story of AA. Members of all twelve step fellowships who feel sincere gratitude towards those who blazed the trail before them.

The 12 steps of narcotics anonymous are derived from AA. Most literature in narcotics anonymous will go over its conception. All fellowship programs believe in “being of service”. This service is vital to one’s recovery. The service committees are tasked with not only writing literature for their fellowship but also with keeping the current literature up to date with the current culture.

The Alcoholics Anonymous book is blue in color and referred to by most as the Big Book. This AA Big Book contains an overview of the 12 steps and 12 traditions and stories from recovering alcoholics. The Big Book has information for the alcoholic and their loved ones. The spiritual foundation of the program is described in this book as well as information for those who are agnostic.

The Narcotics Anonymous book is navy blue in color and is called the Basic Text. The NA Basic Text has an outline of the narcotic anonymous 12 steps. The main difference between the AA and NA 12 steps is step one. In Narcotics Anonymous step one addresses addiction. Narcotics Anonymous believes addiction encompasses both drugs and alcohol.

The 12 step program of aa and the 12 step program of na are suggestions only. The members follow these suggestions and as a result experience a life free of drugs and alcohol. The magic of the 12 steps is referred to as a spiritual experience. Members who complete all 12 steps have a spiritual awakening.