Anthony’s concerns are well-founded: Social contact is a vital part of support and treatment for those in recovery. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings offer an alternative to a common problem ...

A North Carolina church is raising eyebrows after launching a weekly Alcoholics Anonymous-inspired 12-step program for racists, according to a report.

Facebook X Reddit Email Save. Excerpted from "The Sober Truth: Debunking the Bad Science Behind 12-Step Programs and the Rehab Industry" . Myths have a way of coming to resemble facts through ...

For people in Alcoholics Anonymous and other 12-step programs, going to meetings and staying in community is critical. As officials plead for everyone to practice 'social distancing' many in the ...

April 10, 1939, marks the publication date of “Alcoholics Anonymous: The Story of How Many Thousands of Men and Women Have Recovered from Alcoholism.” One of the best-selling books of all time ...

For nearly 80 years, Alcoholics Anonymous has been considered by many the only effective way to get "clean and sober." But a growing number of people uncomfortable with AA's nearly 80-year-old "12 ...

Alcoholics Anonymous is, by far, the largest and most venerable addiction recovery group in the world. Founded nearly 80 years ago, AA now boasts 2.1 million worldwide members, many of whom ...

A public information coordinator for Alcoholics Anonymous, who in keeping with the group’s practices asked not to be named, said the 12 steps are meant as suggestions, not a strict road map.

Alcoholics Anonymous not only produced higher rates of abstinence and remission, but it also did so at a lower cost, the Cochrane review found. A.A. meetings are free to attend.

Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) will bring together tens of thousands of members and guests from around the world, July 3–6, 2025, for its International Convention in Vancouver, British Columbia ...