Big Book
By Harry Healy
The scourge of political correctness and hurt feelings dilutes the message and effectiveness of the 12 Steps. MORE
Ann Behringer went from being Tina Turner's back-up dancer and singer to being a leading addiction therapist. But she had to get sober first. MORE
On MLK Day, a sober alcoholic reflects on two very different experiences of doing service—one at the bottom of the world, and another in a church basement. MORE
By Amy Dresner
Relapses don’t start when you pick up. They begin when your mind leads you to a place where you can’t do anything but drink. MORE
Wayzata, Minn.
Full days of AA stepwork combined with the “strangely spiritual” forested surroundings make this affordable, relatively strict Minnesota rehab a solid place to get sober. MORE
By Amy Dresner
I’ve been going to rehab for the past 15 years. But this is my last one—I hope. MORE
By Nic Sheff
People in recovery sometimes say they’re grateful to be addicts. Good for them. But if I could go back and erase my addled past, I’d do it in a heartbeat. MORE
Fredericksburg, Texas
It’s “nothing fancy, just recovery” at this Texas Hill Country rehab, where zero tolerance for rule-breakers is balanced by individual attention to every resident. MORE
Some people have to travel across the country to see their dad. I only need to show up at an AA meeting. MORE
Fashion designer Olympia Le-Tan's exclusive collection of "book clutches" includes two AA-themed handbags. MORE
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