One by one the faces pop up on the computer screen, stacked on top of each other in rows like the start of the old Brady Bunch TV show. Participants laugh and greet each other like the good friends ...

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 ...

Are you a "codependent" person? The answer might be "yes" if you're too submissive. Or too controlling. Or, if you're hyper-sensitive to others' feelings. Or if you lack empathy. And you might be ...

The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Byron Wood lost his ...

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 ...