Although a 12-step recovery program has frequently served as the foundation for addiction treatment, recent data indicates patient relapses are common in 12-step plans. The Atlantic reported an ...

For those who don't know or have never heard of Al-Anon, it is a 12-step recovery program that is the counterpart to the Alcoholics Anonymous 12-step recovery program. It was initiated by Lois Wilson ...

I am extremely grateful for 12-step recovery programs. In particular, I am grateful for Bill W. who had the idea and the tenacity to form Alcoholics Anonymous; and the late John Sylvester-Johnson who ...

Spiritual awakening is an explicit goal of 12-step recovery programs, which ask people seeking help with addiction to accept that a higher power exists. For members of The Church of Jesus Christ of ...

Founded in 1970, Renascent offers evidence-based, trauma-informed care that addresses drug and alcohol addiction and concurrent mental health issues. Proudly accredited, Renascent is one of Ontario’s ...

Jan 29, 2012 Jan 29, 2012 Updated Sep 4, 2025 One of the foundations of a 12-Step recovery program for recovery from addiction is a sponsor. A sponsor is someone further along in the recovery process, ...

Angie Ridings said she started drinking when she was 12 years old. She was a victim of sexual abuse, and intoxication numbed the pain. By the time she reached junior high school, she was an alcoholic.

Years ago, I faced a personal battle with substance abuse. Life had thrown its share of hardships my way: PTSD from military service, divorce and the loss of loved ones. I did my best to manage the ...