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After the difficult work of admitting powerlessness over alcohol and other drugs (A.A.’s Step One: Confrontation With Reality), wrestling with or reaffirming belief in a Higher Power (AA’s Step Two: ...

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 ...