After starting in 1935, Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) has helped millions of people become and stay sober. The 12 steps of AA are designed to help individuals recover from compulsive behaviors and live a normal life. By using these steps, individuals can begin a healthy, long-term sobriety.
1. The 12 Steps of AA: Admitting Powerlessness
The first of the 12 steps of AA is to admit that there is a problem. It means rejecting denial and recognizing that an addiction is beyond the individual's control. The individual must realize the negative impact that the addiction has and recognize that they are powerless in regulating their consumption.
2. A Power Greater Than Anyone
In the next of the 12 steps of AA, the individual recognizes that a higher
1. The 12 Steps of AA: Admitting Powerlessness
The first of the 12 steps of AA is to admit that there is a problem. It means rejecting denial and recognizing that an addiction is beyond the individual's control. The individual must realize the negative impact that the addiction has and recognize that they are powerless in regulating their consumption.
2. A Power Greater Than Anyone
In the next of the 12 steps of AA, the individual recognizes that a higher