top of page


How 12-Step Programs Work
This blog series explores the mechanisms behind AA and NA’s effectiveness — moving beyond common assumptions to examine the social, cognitive, spiritual, and psychological processes that drive addiction recovery.


How 12-Step Programs Work (4/7): Cognitive Mechanisms in Recovery
Explore how cognitive shifts in 12-step programs reshape identity and thought patterns, driving long-term addiction recovery.
Maya Goldberg
Dec 29, 20243 min read
Â
Â
Â


How 12-Step Programs Work (3/7): 12-Step Social Support and Recovery
Discover how social networks, sponsorship, and peer support in 12-step programs like AA and NA foster long-term recovery and relapse prevent
Maya Goldberg
Dec 28, 20243 min read
Â
Â
Â


How 12-Step Programs Work (2/7): What the Research Shows on 12-Step-Programs Effectiveness
Explore research on 12-step program effectiveness. Learn how AA and NA promote recovery and reduce relapse risk.
Maya Goldberg
Dec 27, 20243 min read
Â
Â
Â
bottom of page