This just came across my virtual desk:Teen Addiction Anonymous, a program for teens created my teens.  I almost rolled my eyes thinking, “another adaptation,” but before I judged I gratefully checked this one out.  Started in 2003, this Teen AA has really got depth and commitment.  They have adapted the 12 Steps (with GSO approval) to read with zero reference to G!d and they have success. Boy, do they have success.

Teens often find that “peer pressure” is a real thing and that there is a natural craving for excitement as well as a need to relieve the stress that is out there for each of us. It takes no effort to find whatever they are looking for to get their “high”. The problem continues to erode when that activity becomes the constant topic of conversation. Days revolve around the addictive behavior. Before long, the loss of self is so subtle and treacherous, that the person can hardly recall the life that used to be. There are few answers to stop the treadmill that keeps taking them further away from what used to be their top priorities, including: family, friends, goals, talents and, most importantly, themselves.

My concern about their fellowship? They did not adopt The Twelve Traditions.