SUMMARY - Peer-Led and 12-Step Programs
SUMMARY — Peer-Led and 12-Step Programs
Key Issues in Peer-Led and 12-Step Programs
Peer-led and 12-step programs are critical components of Canada’s substance use and addiction treatment landscape. These programs emphasize peer support and collective recovery, often rooted in the 12-step model pioneered by Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) in the 1930s. In Canada, they operate within a broader system of treatment and recovery options, balancing grassroots community efforts with formal healthcare frameworks.