Self-help groups are peer led groups where individuals who share common experiences can meet to discuss shared problems, experiences, and solutions. Self-help groups are not considered group therapy as many are anonymous and run by the group rather then a licensed professional. Self-help groups include:

• • Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
  • Narcotics Anonymous (NA)
  • Cocaine Anonymous (CA)
  • SMART Recovery
  • Dharma Recovery
  • Medication-Assisted Recovery Anonymous (MARA)
  • Al-Anon