After determining the books most frequently stolen from San Francisco public libraries' shelves focus on recovering from addiction, city officials want to provide universal access to free drug ...

Twelve-step programs have millions of recovering members worldwide, yet they’re often dismissed by academics. Why?

San Francisco wants to offer free drug recovery books at its public libraries. SAN FRANCISCO — The most stolen books from San Francisco public libraries' shelves are not the hottest new novels or ...

Can 12-step programs be required for release from prison? West Virginia is the latest state to end a rule requiring that inmates eligible for parole must complete a religious-based 12-step substance ...

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“This is not an either/or dynamic—it’s both/and.” —Jamie Marich, Ph.D. Over the last two decades, it has become clear that a significant percentage of people who struggle with addiction to alcohol and ...

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