Although a 12-step recovery program has frequently served as the foundation for addiction treatment, recent data indicates patient relapses are common in 12-step plans. The Atlantic reported an ...

The guest author of this post is Robert Kanter, an international recovery advocate addressing the opioid epidemic by promoting the Portugal Model of harm reduction, driving bipartisan legislation to ...

Pavillon is a recognized leader for its effectiveness in twelve-step residential treatment, research-based recovery services and education for substance use and co-occurring disorders. Through an ...

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 substance ...

I am extremely grateful for 12-step recovery programs. In particular, I am grateful for Bill W. who had the idea and the tenacity to form Alcoholics Anonymous; and the late John Sylvester-Johnson who ...

Overeaters Anonymous (OA) has a 12-step program that aims to help people reduce compulsive eating and food behaviors while maintaining a moderate body weight. However, there is little research on its ...