First published in 1939 in the book titled Alcoholics Anonymous,
the Twelve Steps were developed by the founders of AA as a
method of recovery from alcoholism. It has since been adapted to
address a myriad of compulsive and obsessive behaviors ― either
addiction to substances like narcotics, or a process, such as
gambling. More than 50 different programs have evolved during
the past 70 years, with millions of people across the globe
having directly benefited from 12-step recovery. Because much of
12-step recovery exists within the confines of anonymous group
meetings, it's difficult to evaluate in a controlled, peer-
review process. Therefore, some in the medical and scientific
communities are hesitant to testify to ifs effectiveness over
other, more clinical approaches. However, ask most people who
have spent significant time in the "rooms of recovery" and they
will tell you they didn't stand a chance to succeed prior to
engaging in twelve-step help. Judaism has been teaching 12 steps
for 3,000 years. Interes