Source: Photo purchased from iStockphoto, used with permission. Few approaches to addiction generate as much controversy as 12-Step recovery. On one side are the ardent supporters of the program, some ...

The 12-step program aims to help people attain abstinence from substance use disorders or make a behavioral change through peer support. This intervention provides a supportive social network and ...

In recent years, reports of the failures of Alcoholics Anonymous have continued, challenging the foundational programming of the 12 steps. With the majority of treatment programs being based on the ...

Source: Photo purchased from iStockphoto, used with permission. Few approaches to addiction generate as much controversy as 12-Step recovery. On one side are the ardent supporters of the program, some ...

Many 12-step programs make a rule of preserving participants' anonymity, but now some are challenging that policy. Opponents say 12-step programs have lost enough of their stigma for participants to ...

The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Some addictions ...