The 12 Steps of AA, which can be applied to other addictions as well, are considered to be the proven model for recovery. The rate of success is hard to measure but suffice it to say that there are millions who have benefited and are happy, funtionning sober adults today as a result of committing themselves to “working the program”.
When something ain’t broke, why try to fix it?
Dr. Bob and Bill W. were really smart guys!
Because AA is ill equipped to truly deal with the root of addiction which is a spiritual issue. I not only desire to see a man free from addiction, but living a productive, peaceful, and joyous life. Jesus Christ alone can truly set the addict free. “For whom the Son sets free is free indeed.” Under AA, a man will always be tied to his addiction, he will be an addict for life. Thank God, I’m free, I’m a new person, no longer an addict. Not only am I free, I have an eternal home in an eternal kingdom. AA cannot offer that! I spent a few years in AA before discoveing and coming to understand and experience this great truth. What good is a sober man, if he still dies and goes to hell? Was he really free, or chasing after a lie? A supernatural transformation performed by Christ goes far beyone the reformation offered by AA, as well as other secular programs. GARP offers life!