12 Step Programme
Our 12-step programme offers more than sobriety — it guides you toward a life of meaning, growth, and lasting freedom from addiction.
12-Step Programme for Drug and Alcohol Addiction in Johannesburg
The 12-Step Programme forms the foundation of our addiction recovery model. We combine this trusted method with holistic therapies, individual counselling, and spiritual support to guide each person through a powerful journey of healing.
Our teammany of whom are in recovery themselves, offers compassionate, experienced guidance through each step. We don’t just teach the steps — we live them.
What is the 12-Step Programme
Originally developed by Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), the 12 steps provide a spiritual and moral framework for recovery. While initially tailored for alcohol addiction, the principles now support recovery from a wide range of substance use disorders.
Here’s a simplified breakdown of the steps:
Admitting that addiction has made life unmanageable
Believing that help from a higher power is possible
Surrendering control to that power
Taking a fearless moral inventory
Admitting past wrongs to yourself and others
Becoming willing to change negative patterns
Asking for help to remove those shortcomings
Listing those harmed and becoming willing to make amends
Making direct amends where possible
Continuing self-reflection and promptly admitting mistakes
Seeking spiritual growth through prayer or meditation
Helping others in recovery and living the principles daily
Each step builds on the one before it, creating a clear and compassionate structure for progress, self-discovery, and healing.
Through structured therapy, individuals are able to:
Understand the root causes of their addiction
Heal emotional trauma and destructive thought patterns
Develop healthier coping mechanisms
Rebuild relationships with themselves and others
Why it Works?
The 12-Step Programme is one of the most enduring and widely used approaches to addiction recovery — and for good reason:
It’s Effective – Millions around the world have achieved sobriety and transformed their lives through this method.
It Builds Community – The programme offers support, accountability, and shared experience.
It Promotes Personal Growth – The steps foster honesty, humility, forgiveness, and purpose.
It’s Lifelong and Accessible – Once learned, the 12 steps serve as tools for sustained recovery and personal development.
How we Integrate the 12-Step into Treatment
At Evolved Recovery Centre, the 12-Step Programme is not a standalone process — it’s deeply woven into every aspect of our treatment. We help clients understand, apply, and live the steps through:
Guided 12-step workshops and discussions
One-on-one counselling and personal step work
Group therapy and peer support
Spiritual counselling and connection to a Higher Power
Mindfulness and meditation practices to support self-reflection
Structured routines, accommodation, and Halaal meals for a focused healing environment
Every client receives a personalised recovery plan that includes step work suited to their unique history, beliefs, and recovery goals.
Begin Your 12-Step Journey Today
The 12-Step Programme is not just about quitting drugs or alcohol — it’s about rebuilding your life from the inside out. At Evolved Recovery Centre, we’re here to guide you every step of the way with professional care, personal understanding, and unwavering support.
If you or a loved one is ready to start the journey to recovery, contact us today.
Your path to healing starts with one step — and we’ll take it with you.