12 Step

Twelve-step recovery aims to provide every individual with a successful and fulfilling life after addiction. Read about the guiding principles that has helped thousands recover their lives.

Why I Stopped Attending Meetings Regularly

By Cassandra Huerta

12-step meetings were a part of my recovery process but not everyone's experience ends the same. Continue Reading

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5 Benefits You Gain From Step One

By Flower B

Step one relieves you of having to live up to societal expectations. Here are the top five benefits from practicing step one ev... Continue Reading

REBUTTAL to The Atlantic Article: AA Can't Just Be Written Off

By Dr. Rudolph Hatfield As a neuropsychologist, Dr. Rudolph C. Hatfield, Ph.D. specializes in assessing and treating neurological and psychiatric disorders.

Presenting a more balanced point of view on the functions of AA. Continue Reading

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12 Good Things About AA That Can't Be Overlooked

By Dr. Rudolph Hatfield As a neuropsychologist, Dr. Rudolph C. Hatfield, Ph.D. specializes in assessing and treating neurological and psychiatric disorders.

AA has gotten some flak over the years but continues to thrive. Continue Reading

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How to Approach AA If You're Not Religious

By Liemann Valdimar

At first glance, the AA program can seem outright contradictory for atheists, agnostics or those uncertain about a Judeo-Christ... Continue Reading

SMART vs. Alcoholics Anonymous: 8 Major Differences

By Nina Bradshaw Nina Bradshaw is a professionally qualified social worker and therapist in the UK. She earned a Master's Degree in Personality Disorder Studies, a Master's Degree in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and a Master's Degree in Sociology/Social Policy/Social Work.

Breaking down the elements of each program to help you make an informed decision. Continue Reading

Privacy in AA: Is It Really Possible?

By Liemann Valdimar

In an age where privacy is of paramount concern, just how private are the communications between program members? Continue Reading

The Serenity Prayer Explained

By Dominica Applegate Dominica Applegate has worked in the mental health field for 12 years before launching her own business as a writer. She earned her Master's in Counseling from Liberty Universit

We take a look at the entire Serenity Prayer and see just why millions of men and women recite it as often as they do. Continue Reading

4 Things to Look for in Your Sponsor Match

By Dominica Applegate Dominica Applegate has worked in the mental health field for 12 years before launching her own business as a writer. She earned her Master's in Counseling from Liberty Universit

Putting down the booze or abstaining from drug use is a huge achievement in itself. The first step is tough but now comes the h... Continue Reading

Addiction Support Group Information

By Angel W. Abott

AA may be the most well-known but there are other support groups that we help break down. Continue Reading

Dry Drunk Syndrome

What is Dry Drunk Syndrome?

By SoberRecovery, Staff Writer

If you notice attitudes and patterns that are known to indicate Dry Drunk Syndrome, pay close attention to the possibility of r... Continue Reading

Alcoholics Anonymous for Wives of Addicts

By SoberRecovery, Staff Writer

With few exceptions, our Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) book thus far has spoken of men. But what we have said applies to women as w... Continue Reading

There Is a Solution: An Excerpt from the Big Book

By SoberRecovery, Staff Writer

Revisit this excerpt from the most important text of Alcoholics Anonymous. Continue Reading

Alcoholics Anonymous: The Preamble

By SoberRecovery, Staff Writer

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of women and men who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they m... Continue Reading

The 12 Steps to Sobriety

By SoberRecovery, Staff Writer

Within the 12-step programs, all addictions are considered a disease. Making addiction treatable and something that can be over... Continue Reading

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