Definition
Mutual support groups whose members are people who have any type of behavioral addiction or a substance use disorder involving alcohol or other drugs. The groups meet in-person, by telephone or via the Internet; provide emotional support, information and resources to help those who participate modify their behavior; and may include faith-based and secular 12-step groups as well as non-12 step groups.
URL Name
PN-8100-0500-270
Third Level Code
PN-8100
Taxonomy Code
PN-8100.0500-270
Parent Code
PN-8100.0500
Family Code
P
Second Level Code
PN
Fifth Level Code
PN-8100-0500-270
Fourth Level Code
PN-8100-0500
Use References
Nonspecific Addictions/Dependencies Support Groups, General Addictions/Dependencies Support Groups
Publication Status
Online