Slam on 12 steps misses point
Rick Boman's letter (”We can do better than 12 steps,” Times-Standard, April 17, Page A4) was very prejudiced against 12-step programs. He says they are an 85-year-old prescription. Twelve-step programs like Alcoholics Anonymous are still around …
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25 Ducks: Brandi Freeman helps people overcome addiction
However, Freeman was able to rebuild her life with a 12 step addiction recovery program, and enrolled in Mt. Hood Community College before attending UO. The experience inspired her to volunteer through similar programs and help others overcome …
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Can a 12–Step Program Solve Your Unemployment Woes?
"There are some areas in human life where 12-step meetings can make a difference but it's not a panacea for everything," said Vanessa N. Weber, a licensed therapist with a master's in social work who has counseled alcoholics and other addicts in …
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