As addiction science continues to advance, many people wonder about the effectiveness of 12-Step programs and how they impact an individual’s recovery from substance abuse or process disorders. The most famous 12-Step program is Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), established in 1935, designed to foster “an international fellowship of men and women who have a drinking problem.”...Read More

  Where Does 12-Step Fit Into Substance Abuse Treatment? Where does 12-step fit into substance abuse treatment? The answer is everywhere! There are some treatment facilities that do not include 12-step programs in their recovery programs but the majority do. Twelve-step groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Narcotics Anonymous (NA), and Gamblers Anonymous (GA) are...Read More

About 12-Step Meetings   When a person decides to attend a 12-step meeting, there might be some hesitation or uncertainty about what to expect.  There might be questions such as will there be anyone I know in this meeting or what do I talk about?  These concerns are normal and most individuals experience doubt when...Read More