I have a different take on 12-step programs than Mr. Kowalski (“Be smart about drug policy,” Our Readers’ Views, Oct. 4). In rare occasions a judge might sentence a DUI case to Alcoholics Anonymous.

Medication-assisted treatment, or MAT, is a dynamic approach that incorporates prescription medication and counseling to help adults whose lives have been disrupted by opioid addiction. Decades of ...

Why 12-step programs are essential for gamblers too — this question opens the door to a crucial conversation about recovery and support for individuals struggling with gambling addiction. Like those ...

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12-step recovery program mantra: ‘It wasn’t our drinking. It was our thinking’ “The 12-step program isn’t the only act in town, but there is evidence that it’s the most successful for people ...

GASTONIA, N.C. — Neighbors tell Channel 9 several incidents have left them concerned for their safety after a 12-step program moved into a Gastonia neighborhood. Substance abuse advocates say the ...

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 ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — It’s the first Sunday of Lent, a time when many Christian believers choose to temporarily give something up for the period between Ash Wednesday and Easter. However, a ...