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12 Steps for Internet Addiction Recovery [Modified and Adapted Alcoholics Anonymous Model]

12 Steps for Internet Addiction Recovery [Modified and Adapted Alcoholics Anonymous Model] The 12-Step approach, originally developed by Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), has been adapted to address behavioral addictions, including Internet Addiction or Problematic Internet Use (PIU). Though empirical research on the use of 12-step programs for internet addiction is still emerging, many clinicians and recovery communities find it helpful as part of a comprehensive treatment plan. Below is a synthesis of how the 12 steps are adapted and applied for Internet Addiction Disorder (IAD). Modified 12-Step Approach for Internet Addiction Treatment 1. Admit powerlessness over internet use — that life has become unmanageable. 2. Believe that a power greater than oneself can restore sanity. 3. Decide to turn one’s will and life over to that higher power. 4. Make a searching and fearless moral inventory of oneself — especially around internet use patterns. 5. Admit to the higher power, oneself, and another person the exact nature of wrongs committed through excessive internet use. 6. Be entirely ready to have these defects of character (e.g., impulsivity, escapism) removed. 7. Humbly ask the higher power to remove these shortcomings. 8. Make a list of all people harmed due to internet addiction (e.g., neglected family, poor academic or work performance). 9. Make direct amends where possible, except when to do so would injure them or others. 10. Continue personal inventory and promptly admit mistakes. 11, Seek through prayer or meditation to improve conscious contact with the higher power. 12. Carry the message to others suffering from internet addiction and practice these principles in all aspects of life. Application Strategies Group Therapy: Modeled after AA or NA groups, meetings such as those by Internet & Tech Addiction Anonymous (ITAA) provide peer support, accountability, and shared experience. Sponsorship: Assigning or choosing a mentor figure helps in working through the steps. Spirituality Focus: Not necessarily religious; the “higher power” may be conceptualized as personal values, community, or nature. Daily Reflections & Step Work: Journaling, step inventories, and commitment contracts are common. Relapse Prevention: Identifying triggers (e.g., boredom, loneliness), implementing time management, and cognitive restructuring. Limited RCTs are available specifically for 12-step interventions in internet addiction, but qualitative studies suggest perceived benefit in structure, identity reformation, and social support. Adaptation is needed for cultural context, especially in non-Western societies where group-based confessions or spiritual framing may not be acceptable. The 12-step approach provides a structured, community-based model for recovery from internet addiction. It helps with accountability, identity reformation, and behavioral regulation. While not standalone, it is beneficial when integrated with evidence-based therapies like CBT. It supports long-term recovery by emphasizing ongoing personal growth and social responsibility.