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twelve-step program

twelve-step program noun: an entity or plan which assists people in recovering from addiction through which an organized series of actions, usually including group discussion with people having the same problem.

Noun

twelve-step program (plural twelve-step programs)

  1. An entity or plan which assists people in recovering from addiction through which an organized series of actions, usually including group discussion with people having the same problem.
    • Because punishment does so little to deter chemical addiction, liberal reformers usually prefer detox centers and twelve-step programs.1995, Christopher Jencks, The Homeless, page 46
    • From consciousness-raising to coming out stories to twelve-step programs, the personal narrative has always held a place of honor in our community.1990, Bonnie Zimmerman, The Safe Sea of Women: Lesbian Fiction, 1969-1989, page 215

Forms of twelve-step program

pluraltwelve-step programs
alternative formtwelve step program
alternative formtwelve step programme

Words formed from twelve-step program

Questions about twelve-step program

What does twelve-step program mean?
Twelve-step program means an entity or plan which assists people in recovering from addiction through which an organized series of actions, usually including group discussion with people having the same problem.
What part of speech is twelve-step program?
Twelve-step program is a noun.
What is the plural of twelve-step program?
The plural of twelve-step program is twelve-step programs.

Words near twelve-step program in the dictionary

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  8. twelve-stepper
  9. twelve-steppers
  10. twelve-tone
  11. twelve-tone technique

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