Although a 12-step recovery program has frequently served as the foundation for addiction treatment, recent data indicates patient relapses are common in 12-step plans. The Atlantic reported an ...

Jan 29, 2012 Jan 29, 2012 Updated Sep 4, 2025 One of the foundations of a 12-Step recovery program for recovery from addiction is a sponsor. A sponsor is someone further along in the recovery process, ...

The answer might be "yes" if you're too submissive. Or too controlling. Or, if you're hyper-sensitive to others' feelings. Or if you lack empathy. And you might be codependent if you're selflessly ...