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 ...

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 ...

Comprehensive new resource gives individuals and families instant access to Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, SMART Recovery, Celebrate Recovery, and seven other recovery programs in all 50 ...

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, new research ...

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 ...

NEW YORK, April 16, 2025 /CNW/ -- Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) will bring together tens of thousands of members and guests from around the world, July 3–6, 2025, for its International Convention in ...

CLEVELAND - A new study published in a special issue of Substance Abuse finds that recovering alcoholics who help others in 12-step programs furthers their time sober, consideration for others, ...

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) was established in 1935 by Bill Wilson and Dr. Bob Smith, American men who were significantly influenced by a Christian organization called the Oxford Group. Central to AA ...

My name is Paul, and I’m an alcoholic. I’ve said that hundreds of times behind closed doors — some in Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, but mostly in secular recovery groups. Truth be told, I haven’t ...

CANTON – Harmon Velie was known as an "recovery icon" for his tireless work through Alcoholics Anonymous. The 66-year-old Akron resident is being remembered after he died Sunday while taking part in a ...