Patrick Garnett spent years fighting a losing battle against crystal meth. He went to hundreds of 12-step meetings, sometimes twice a day, but relapse always followed. Then, about four years ago, an ...

People with a substance addiction know that the road to recovery isn't always straightforward. There are days when it feels easier to give up — on those days, look to these recovery quotes to give ...

For nearly 80 years, Alcoholics Anonymous has been considered by many the only effective way to get “clean and sober.” But a growing number of people uncomfortable with AA’s nearly 80-year-old “12 ...

Among the many ways that participation in Alcoholics Anonymous helps its members stay sober, two appear to be most important -- spending more time with individuals who support efforts towards sobriety ...

CLEVELAND - Participating in community service activities and helping others is not just good for the soul; it has a healing effect that helps alcoholics and other addicts become and stay sober, a ...

A new study finds that recovering alcoholics who help others in 12-step programs furthers their time sober, consideration for others, step-work, and long-term meeting attendance. A new study published ...