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 ...

Dear Eric: I am in a 12-step program. We have rules about anonymity and confidentiality, specifically that what is shared in a meeting stays at the meeting, and I trust that this applies to ...

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 ...

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 ...