By Professor David Best Substance addiction is a hugely damaging experience for individuals, families and communities, whether it is caused by alcohol, heroin, cocaine or any range of other substances. On average, the duration of an addiction ‘career’, as it is known, is estimated at 28 years, typically with an onset age of around 11 […]
By Steve K. The AA phrase the ‘Language of the Heart’ is the title of the 1988 book which published Bill Wilson’s (co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous) Grapevine writings from the mid 1940’s –1970. The phrase was originally used by Wilson for the title of his 1960 (July) Grapevine article which conveys the special type of […]
By Steve K. As someone who makes efforts to support others who suffer from addictive behaviours, I’m generally open to the various modalities and mutual-aid organisations that exist for this purpose. As well as attending 12 Step groups over a long period of time, I’ve also taken part in and helped facilitate other types of […]
By Steve K. Some members of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) tend to focus upon the fellowship as a principle means of recovery, whilst dismissing the program as not really necessary and, in effect, divorcing the two. According to AA literature and the preamble, members have the right not to practice the suggested Twelve Step program of […]
12-STEP PHILOSOPHY 