What Are the 12 Steps?
Content updated on 2/10/2025 Content Reviewed by Cameron Bolish, M.Ed. If you engage with an addiction or substance use recovery community, you may have heard of the Twelve Steps. Coined through Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), a 12-step program is a set of guidelines that assists individuals suffering from addiction and substance use to achieve lasting sobriety. […]
When to “Break Up” with a Sponsor
A big part of recovery is rebuilding and reestablishing the relationship you have with yourself and others. However, it can be incredibly challenging in early recovery because you have not yet learned how to manage the surge of strong emotions and feelings you are likely experiencing. One way to help you through these challenging times […]
Role of Spirituality
The Basics The 12 Steps were developed in the 1930’s by Bill Ebby, who underwent a powerful spiritual experience once he learned from a doctor that his alcoholism was going to soon kill him. Bill decided to abstain from drinking and surrender himself to his spirituality and higher power, which worked successfully to keep him […]