By: Lee Holley, LMSW, LCDC, PRSS and Breslyn McCrory, BA Source: northlight/Shutterstock Alcohol consumption and sales in America skyrocketed in 2020. With many restaurants and bars closed or their ...

When I finally knew, beyond a shadow of doubt, that I needed to quit drinking, one of the most difficult things I ever did was to walk into a 12-step meeting. It wasnt the idea of a meeting I found ...

A longtime 12‑step participant loses trust in her sponsor after the sponsor publicly shared confidential details about another sponsee, leaving her unsure whether to confront the breach or quietly ...

“Smoking was my first love,” says Laura Marie, who lit her first cigarette at age 15. Despite seeing the effects of smoking up close — her grandmother died of emphysema, and her sister died of lung ...

Greg Reck and Emily Starkey met at a 12-step meeting seven years ago and bonded over their similar backgrounds and career pursuits. By Shivani Vora A mutual desire for sobriety brought Gregory ...

Learn the role of a sponsor in addiction recovery, including key qualities, responsibilities, benefits, and choosing the right fit in AA or NA.

Although not everyone clicks with the 12-step approach for addiction recovery, AA meetings and “the program” are a lifeline for many. Research supports their numerous benefits and their ability to ...