Getting all of the blame, but none of the credit One of the central ideas I use in trying to understand the relationships between various theories and treatment models within psychotherapy is that, ...

In a recent National Public Radio interview, Dr. Lance Dodes, co-author of a new book that attacks the efficacy of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and the many 12-step groups it has inspired, declared that ...

Despite being the world’s most lethal substance, alcohol has become the most accessible and normalised drug of choice. What many don’t realise is that help is equally as accessible; it simply isn’t ...

Alcoholics Anonymous was founded 80 years ago. It has spawned a host of other groups dealing with every manner of compulsion, writes Chris Stokel-Walker. "My name is Peter and I'm an alcoholic." It's ...

For decades, scientists were unsure of the benefits of Alcoholics Anonymous. An extensive review of AA studies shows why it outperforms other common treatments for alcohol abuse. In the realm of ...

A National Service to celebrate 12 Step Recovery was held in St Margaret's Church, Westminster Abbey, on Tuesday 25th October. The service was conducted by the Right Reverend Anthony Ball, Canon of ...