What is a 12 Step Program? As part of your therapeutic treatment, Right Path Drug Rehab offers a broad spectrum of pain free programs addiction treatment options, including 12 Step Programs. You probably have a lot of questions in regards to this process. One of the most common questions is, “Are 12 step programs specifically religious?” The answer is no. In fact, not only are there different types of 12 Step programs that are tailored to your specific needs in addiction recovery, but some are not based on religion. What are the 12 Step Programs Based On? AddictionScience.com states that 12 step programs are a, “‘suggested program of recovery,’ to work to the best of your ability (though it’s strongly suggested that one work the Steps, in order from 1 to 12, with a sponsor, a veteran of the process).” 12 step programs can be based on anything you feel is a “higher power.” Addiction Science adds that, “Rehab counselors (said) a spiritual program worked because it gave addicts a healthy way to deal with emotional problems rather than using drugs to medicate them away.” Spiritual or “higher powers” can be anything from God, to the ocean, or simply just the 12 steps themselves. As long as you are getting the clarity and sobriety that you need, it does not matter. What are the 12 Steps? There are different sequences to the 12 step programs. The first three steps are…