12 Step Program

 What is the 12-Step Program?

The 12-Step Program is a structured recovery process that encourages self-reflection, acceptance, and spiritual growth. It helps individuals understand the root causes of their addiction, make peace with their past, and develop a strong foundation for a healthy, substance-free future.

Each step builds on the previous one, guiding the person through stages of acknowledgment, change, forgiveness, and renewal. At our centre, patients receive guidance from experienced counsellors and peers who have walked this journey themselves.

 The 12 Steps to Recovery at Nasha Mukti Kendra

Let’s understand how each step leads you closer to a life of freedom and peace.

 Step 1: Acceptance – Admitting Powerlessness Over Addiction

Recovery begins with honesty.
In this step, individuals acknowledge that addiction has taken control of their lives and that they can’t overcome it alone.
This acceptance is the first act of courage — it opens the door to change and healing.

 Step 2: Belief in a Higher Power

Once a person accepts their condition, the next step is to believe that a Higher Power — whether spiritual, divine, or simply the strength within — can help restore sanity and balance.
It’s not about religion; it’s about faith, hope, and believing that recovery is possible.

 Step 3: Surrender and Trust

This step is about letting go of ego and control.
Patients learn to surrender their will to a guiding power — trusting the recovery process and those helping them.
This step strengthens humility, acceptance, and spiritual connection.

 Step 4: Self-Inventory – Looking Within

Individuals take an honest and fearless look at their thoughts, actions, fears, and mistakes.
They identify behaviors, emotions, and situations that led to addiction.
At Nasha Mukti Kendra, trained counsellors help patients reflect without guilt, replacing shame with self-awareness and compassion.

 Step 5: Confession – Sharing with Others

In this step, the person shares their past mistakes and struggles with a counsellor, mentor, or support group.
Speaking openly helps release guilt and builds emotional freedom.
It’s a powerful step toward forgiveness and healing.

 Step 6: Readiness for Change

After identifying their flaws and mistakes, patients prepare themselves mentally and emotionally to let go of negative habits, behaviors, and thinking patterns.
This step encourages self-discipline and a sincere desire for transformation.

 Step 7: Seeking Help for Self-Improvement

Here, individuals ask for guidance and strength to overcome weaknesses.
Through prayer, meditation, and positive action, they develop humility, strength, and inner peace.
This is the turning point where personal growth becomes the goal, not just staying sober.

 Step 8: Making a List of Those Harmed

Addiction often causes pain to family, friends, and others.
In this step, patients list all the people they have hurt due to their addiction.
This helps build awareness, responsibility, and empathy for others.

 Step 9: Making Amends

After creating the list, the next step is to make amends wherever possible — by apologizing, making peace, or showing change through action.
This step heals relationships, rebuilds trust, and restores personal integrity.

 Step 10: Daily Self-Reflection

Recovery is not a one-time event — it’s a lifelong journey.
Step 10 teaches individuals to evaluate their actions daily, admit mistakes quickly, and correct them.
This helps maintain emotional balance and avoid relapse.

 Step 11: Meditation and Spiritual Growth

At this stage, patients strengthen their spiritual connection through regular meditation, yoga, and reflection.
They seek guidance, peace, and purpose from within.
This step is about maintaining mental clarity and inner calm, even in challenging times.

 Step 12: Helping Others – Spreading Hope

The final step is about giving back.
Individuals who have recovered are encouraged to support new patients, share their stories, and inspire others.
Helping others strengthens one’s own commitment to sobriety and builds a sense of community.