12 Step Recovery

Individuals who were encouraged to cut down on their drinking by fellow Alcoholics Anonymous members were three times more likely to be abstinent a year after their first treatment for alcoholism, compared to individuals who received no support.

Spirituality is not the only way that the 12-step program helps people to remain sober.

Scientific research confirms the notion that helping others helps alcoholics and addicts become and stay sober.

Not merely a way to stop drinking, these steps can also be a guide toward an entire new way of life.

The Twelve Traditions contain the spiritual principles that keep 12 step support groups focused on their primary purpose.

Used by virtually all 12-step recovery support groups, but few realize it's the first stanza of a much longer prayer.

12 step support groups not only offer their members the safety of anonymity, but they also highly recommend it, to keep principles above personalities.

People who have major mental illnesses often have co-occurring substance abuse disorders. Conversely, individuals with substance abuse disorders often have co-occurring psychiatric disorders. Researchers have suggested that treatment providers should be aware there are few differences between the two groups.

A photograph of Dr. Bob's prescription pad and his recommendation for alcoholics.

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