Heard of the most common 'Anonymous' of the whole lot is Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). Here is an abstract from Wikipedia mentioning about the "twelve-step program" which is a set of guiding principles outlining a course of action for recovery from addiction, compulsion, or other behavioral problems. The method was then adapted and became the foundation of other twelve-step programs such as Narcotics Anonymous, Cocaine Anonymous, Overeaters Anonymous, Co-Dependents Anonymous and Debtors Anonymous. As summarized by the American Psychological Association, the process involves the following:admitting that one cannot control one's addiction or...