One day at a time. That's one of the main mottos for those recovering in Alcoholics Anonymous, (A.A.) an organization which can trace its roots back to the parlor of a modest hotel in Vermont. That ...

Sometimes, the structure of alcohol rehabilitation programs can provide the tools people need for sobriety. Share on Pinterest Alcohol use disorder (AUD), sometimes called alcoholism, is common. It’s ...

Alcoholics Anonymous is a key means by which millions of Americans deal with drinking problems. However, White Americans are much more likely to engage in the trusted "12-step" program than Black of ...

A CHURCH has raised a few eyebrows after starting a 12-step program for racists similar to alcoholics anonymous. Trinity United Church of Christ in Concord holds the “Racists Anonymous” meetings on ...

The consumption of alcohol is common in the United States. Over 85.6% of people have had alcohol at least once in their lives, regardless of their gender and age. As such, alcoholism has become a ...

Dawn Eden Goldstein's biography* of Jesuit Fr. Edward Dowling, Father Ed, explores the life of the Jesuit priest who was a spiritual sponsor and dear friend to Bill Wilson, co-founder of Alcoholics ...

Dealing with addiction can be a lifelong struggle -- but it’s not a battle you have to fight alone. For many people dealing with alcohol addiction, they turn to Alcoholics Anonymous as a first step in ...

Peter Jennings Schweizer, a retired banking official who sponsored participants in Alcoholics Anonymous programs, died of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Sept. 10 at the University of Maryland ...

No recovery program is more widely known or more frequently recommended than Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). For nearly 90 years, AA has served as the default path to recovery for people struggling with ...

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - April is National Alcohol Awareness Month. It’s a time dedicated to teaching the public about alcohol use disorder, its causes, treatment options and recovery. RESOURCE: ...

Alcoholics Anonymous just turned 90 years old A.A. started booming in popularity after a 1941 article in The Saturday Evening Post Typically, A.A. meetings are held at churches and other local meeting ...