Marijuana Anonymous

Marijuana Anonymous is a complimentary peer-support initiative aimed at assisting individuals in overcoming marijuana dependency. It adheres to the twelve-step model initially created by Alcoholics Anonymous. MA fosters a nurturing community where members support one another as peers, sponsors, and friends. The program provides resources such as the Life with Hope book and a twelve-step workbook, along with other materials, to assist members on their recovery path. Joining MA is optional, with the sole requirement being a willingness to cease marijuana use. Meetings are free and accessible globally, offering options for virtual, phone, and in-person gatherings in select locations. By utilizing the resources of MA, members strive for liberation from addiction and recovery from the harm inflicted by their substance use. 

www.marijuana-anonymous.org 

Marijuana

Theistic (non-specific)

Marijuana Anonymous was founded in 1989 as a response to the growing need for a recovery program specifically for individuals struggling with marijuana addiction. While other twelve-step programs like Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous existed, some people found that their struggles with marijuana were not fully addressed in those fellowships. While marijuana addiction is sometimes downplayed in mainstream culture, MA provides a supportive community for those who have found their marijuana use to be problematic and want help in recovery.

As marijuana use became more common in the 1980s, a growing number of people realized they had developed a dependency and sought support. Some attempted recovery through AA or NA, but they found that marijuana addiction was often not taken as seriously. In 1989 a small group of people formed the first Marijuana Anonymous meetings in California, adapting the twelve steps of AA to focus on marijuana addiction. 

Over the next decade the program expanded across the United States and into other countries, and the MA World Services organization was established to provide structure and resources to new groups.

MA published its primary book, Life with Hope, in 2004; it includes the twelve steps, twelve traditions, and personal recovery stories. Since then MA has continued to grow, with in-person, phone, and online meetings available worldwide. The fellowship remains nonprofit, self-supporting, and dedicated to providing a safe space for those seeking freedom from marijuana addiction.

Life with Hope by Marijuana Anonymous  

Marijuana Anonymous uses the same twelve steps as Alcoholics Anonymous.

Regular group meetings provide a safe space for members to share experiences, gain support, and reinforce their commitment to recovery. Meetings help reduce isolation and build accountability.

New members are encouraged to find a sponsor—someone with more experience in the program who can provide personal guidance, encouragement, and accountability through the recovery process.

Members are encouraged to adopt daily habits that support their recovery, such as prayer or meditation, journaling or self-reflection, reaching out to fellow members for support, and practicing gratitude and self-awareness.

Helping others in MA—whether by leading meetings, sponsoring newcomers, or volunteering—reinforces recovery and gives members a sense of purpose.

In-person and online: https://marijuana-anonymous.org/find-a-meeting/