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 ...

Panaji: Mumbai-based psychiatrist Dr Ashish Deshpande, who has worked with alcoholics and drug addicts for the past three decades, spoke at an Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) programme in Margao. He said ...

Recent years have seen a steady stream of criticism of the Alcoholics Anonymous 12-step program of recovery from addiction. This criticism—primarily from individuals who reject the ideas contained ...

Learn the role of a sponsor in addiction recovery, including key qualities, responsibilities, benefits, and choosing the right fit in AA or NA.

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 ...