DRA members are free to interpret and personalize the Twelve Steps in a way that will meet their own needs for dual recovery. Members are free to develop their own beliefs and lifestyles to support their dual recovery.Spiritual Beliefs:Some members of DRA do incorporate spiritual or religious beliefs into their Twelve Steps. They may find that their concept of a Higher Power is one that is based on spiritual principles. They are comfortable with a more traditional approach to dual recovery that includes prayer and meditation.Alternative Beliefs:Some members decide that alternative approaches are more appropriate for their dual recovery. They may be uncomfortable with spiritual principles or the practice of prayer and meditation.There may be several reasons a DRA member chooses an alternative approach:A DRA member may be agnostic or atheist. The concept of spiritual principles may not be compatible with their beliefs or worldview.A DRA member may have had negative religious experiences at some point in their lives.A DRA member may have engaged in cult practices or engaged in the extensive use of psychedelic drugs.A DRA member may be affected by a psychiatric illness with symptoms that include auditory or visual hallucinations and thought disorders that are associated with religious or spiritual images and themes.DRA members are free to develop and follow alternative approaches to the Twelve Step program. Their concept of a Higher Power may include any or all of the following:The Twelve StepsDRA meetings and the fellowshipFollowing a lifestyle of G.O.D. Good Orderly DirectionPlan for health (appropriate sleep, diet, exercise, use of psychiatric medications to manage symptoms)Counselling and supportDRA members are free to choose and work with more than one Higher Power. DRA members are also free to change their concept of a Higher Power as time goes by.