Returning Member Resources

This is a list of resources available to members in the fellowship who still suffer and addressing relapse and recovery of our members.

This list has been compiled in English, with resources available as such. Region 9 has OA meetings in many countries and languages and OA approved literature and resources have been translated at different intervals in those languages. OA Region 9 suggest you use this list alongside the resources translated into your own language.

General

There is a lot of information available to help you. Below are some suggestion. Please use the links below to find out the latest information

Breaking out of Relapse

From Slip or Relapse to Recovery

Been Slipping and Sliding

OA Our Invitation to You

Tools of Recovery

Relapse Prevention

Strong Abstinence Checklist

Twelve Stepping a Problem

Definition of Abstinence

“WSBC 2021 accepts the following:

Abstinence is the action of refraining from compulsive eating and compulsive food behaviors while working towards or maintaining a healthy body weight. Spiritual, emotional, and physical recovery is the result of living and working the Overeaters Anonymous Twelve Step program on a daily basis.”

Whatever problem you may have with food, you are welcome at OA meetings, regardless of race, creed, nationality, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other attribute.

OA approved literature you may find useful

OA Bookstore
https://bookstore.oa.org

A Plan of Eating Questions and Answers
The Tools of Recovery
Just For Today
A Lifetime of Abstinence
Temporary Sponsors: Newcomers’ First Twelve Days
Abstinence Book Forewords and Appendices
- The OA book “Abstinence” contains stories of OA member’s recovery. The forewords and appendices of this book are available free as a downloadable document. Included are Articles from healthcare professionals regarding food as an addiction, The Role of a Plan of Eating from Compulsive Eating, A Disease of the Mind, A Disease of the Body, A Disease of the Spirit, How to find OA and a list of various OA publications.