Why 12-step programs are essential for gamblers too is a question that underscores the universal need for support, structure, and community in overcoming addiction.

Can 12-step programs be required for release from prison? West Virginia is the latest state to end a rule requiring that inmates eligible for parole must complete a religious-based 12-step ...

Chynna Phillips is embracing change one step at a time. Phillips, 56, admitted after some deep reflection that it was time for her to join a 12-step program, and she chose Al-Anon. "So the rumors ...

The 12-step program aims to help people recover from alcohol use disorder and other substance use disorders. It is a step-by-step program that Alcoholics Anonymous first developed. Learn more.

Despite some naysayers, the research on 12-step, and other peer support programs, is absolutely clear; they work. There are many studies that unequivocally show 12-step programs can be as effective as ...