Is AA for Life?
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) can play a major role in your life both in early and long-term recovery. For more than …
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Can My Friends and Family Come With Me to AA Meetings?
Attending an Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meeting on your own can be intimidating, especially if you have never been before, you …
Continue readingAlcohol-Induced Dementia: Effects and Treatment
Dementia is a common side effect of heavy, long-term alcohol misuse. Evidence suggests that up to 78% of people who …
Continue readingHow The 12 Steps Help With Depression For Alcoholics
The founders of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) established the 12 steps for anyone to use as a guide for overcoming an …
Continue readingHow Long Can I Stay in AA?
You may wonder, “How long can I keep going to AA meetings?” The answer is simple: you can continue attending …
Continue readingWhat Is the Best Way to Help a Functioning Alcoholic?
Many alcoholics with mild or moderate alcohol use disorder (AUD) are not aware they have a drinking problem, as they …
Continue readingThe Role of a Higher Power in 12 Step Drug Treatment
Twelve-step programs—including Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)—make numerous references to God and a “Higher Power” in their literature. The role of a …
Continue readingCould AA Be Right for Me?
Recovering from alcohol addiction is a lifelong journey, which is why this substance use disorder is often treated using a …
Continue readingHow to Apply Alcoholics Anonymous Step 6 in Real Life
By admitting your shortcomings and allowing your higher power to help you heal, you can successfully apply Alcoholics Anonymous step 6 to your life.
Continue readingUnderstanding Why Alcoholics Must Accept Their Powerlessness in AA
If you have an alcohol use disorder (AUD), you’re not alone. More than 14 million Americans are affected by this …
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