a group of people sit in a circle and learn about the benefits of 12 step program

Can a 12-Step Program Benefit Me?

12 Step Therapy Program, Addiction Recovery Programs, Mental Health Recovery, Sober Living, Substance Abuse Treatment, Therapy ProgramBy Dr. Eric Kaplan, M.D.

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) was the first 12-step therapy program, founded in 1935. Since then, 12-step programs have helped millions of people worldwide manage and maintain their sobriety. AA was created to help those suffering from alcohol addiction. Because of the approach’s effectiveness, the 12-step program philosophy has been used as the model to create programs…

doctor explaining non-12 step programs

A Breakdown of 12-Step and Non-12-Step Programs

12 Step Therapy Program, Mental Health Recovery, Mental Health Therapies, Mental Health Treatment, Therapy ProgramBy Dr. Eric Kaplan, M.D.

Perhaps the most well-known form of addiction and mental health treatment is the 12-step program. However, many people struggling with drug or alcohol addiction don’t really understand what 12-step programs are really about before they begin recovery. Often, individuals have or are exposed to many conflicting views and opinions. It may seem that the advice…