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... > social science subjects > politics and international relations > governance > crisis management > issues in crisis management > recovery > secular organizations for sobriety/save our selves
... > social science subjects > business and management > management settings > business management > governance > crisis management > issues in crisis management > recovery > secular organizations for sobriety/save our selves
... > social science subjects > counseling and psychotherapy > counseling programs > substance abuse treatment > recovery > secular organizations for sobriety/save our selves

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secular organizations for sobriety/save our selves  

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  • Secular Organizations for Sobriety/Save Our Selves (SOS), a nonprofit organization serving chemically dependent individuals and their families, was founded in 1985 by James Christopher as a nonspiritual alternative to traditional Twelve-Step recovery programs such as Alcoholics Anonymous. SOS comprises a network of autonomous self-help groups coordinated by the SOS clearinghouse. [Source: Encyclopedia of Substance Abuse Prevention, Treatment, & Recovery; Secular Organizations for Sobriety/Save Our Selves]

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