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Why “12-Step Only” is a Dangerous Myth for Addicts

by Mary Beth O'Connor | Feb 2, 2023 | Addiction, Addiction & Recovery, Addiction Discussions, Community, Long-Term Recovery, Sobriety, Substance Use Disorder, Treatment

It is dangerous to insist that the only way to recover from addiction is the 12-step program developed by Alcoholics Anonymous. When I entered rehab in 1993 for my lengthy methamphetamine use disorder, I was informed, repeatedly and vehemently, that I had to comply...

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