Looking back on my experiences with leukemia and with alcoholism, I realized that the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous can be applied to life with cancer. When I went into treatment for alcoholism ...

Getting all of the blame, but none of the credit One of the central ideas I use in trying to understand the relationships between various theories and treatment models within psychotherapy is that, ...

Long considered a key component of recovery, 12-step programs are as popular as ever. But that doesn’t mean they work for everyone. When he was 16, he got a keg of beer. “Beer made me cool,” Marlon ...

Alcoholics Anonymous weaves deep spiritual principles into its 12 Steps, offering more than just abstinence—it’s a roadmap to personal growth, connection, and purpose. Research shows spirituality can ...

Alcoholics and narcotics anonymous are 12-step peer support groups where people who have alcohol or other drug problems are supported by others who have had similar problems (“peers”), rather than ...