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The Adult Program participants are enrolled in the program for a period of ten (10) weeks. The program follows a twice-weekly meeting schedule, alternating between Education Groups and Discussion Groups. Monthly attendance and progress reports are sent to the referring agency.

Education Groups focus on a specific problem area of alcoholism/drug addiction. Topics covered include:

• Early Warning Signs
• Medical Aspects
• Alcoholism & the Family - Family Survival Roles
• Denial
• Breaking the Behavior Cycle
• The Recovery Process
• Understanding the 12 Step Programs
• Relapse

Discussion Groups are concerned with teaching sober living skills. Topics include:

• Anger & How to deal with it
• Self-esteem
• Stress & Stress Reduction
• Adult Children of Alcoholics
• Sobriety as a Priority
• Mock AA Meeting

Each participant in the Adult Program must also attend ten (10) meetings of a 12-Step program- AA, NA, or CA. These meetings must be attended on a regular basis over the ten-week period, one per week.

Continued monitoring of AA meetings after completions of the Adult Program and continuing evaluation of program participants can be provided.

The Adult Program is funded in part through a grant from the Los Angeles County Office of Alcohol Programs. Fees are based on a sliding scale, according to the participant’s ability to pay. No one will be refused because of inability to pay.