Summary: Alcoholics Anonymous and other recovery programs often invoke (or require) a "Higher Power." How effective is this, and are there better alternatives for beating addiction and overcoming ? We explore 12-step programs, the often religious language they use, and some secular alternatives.<br><br>Support Our Sponsor:<br>The Great Courses Plus: <a href="http://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/seth" rel="noopener">http://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/seth</a><br><br>Jon Stewart’s blog: “Leaving AA, Staying Sober” <a href="https://jonsleeper.wordpress.com" rel="noopener">https://jonsleeper.wordpress.com</a><br><br>Jon Stewart’s article in The Guardian: <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/society/2015/nov/29/alcoholics-anonymous-saved-my-life-but-i-lost-my-faith" rel="noopener">https://www.theguardian.com/society/2015/nov/29/alcoholics-anonymous-saved-my-life-but-i-lost-my-faith</a><br><br>Recovery resources suggested on the show:<br><a href="https://www.seculartherapy.org/" rel="noopener">https://www.seculartherapy.org/</a><br><a href="http://lifering.org/" rel="noopener">http://lifering.org/</a><br><a href="https://www.the-sinclair-method.com/" rel="noopener">https://www.the-sinclair-method.com/</a><br><a href="http://www.sossobriety.org/" rel="noopener">http://www.sossobriety.org/</a><br><a href="http://www.smartrecovery.org/" rel="noopener">http://www.smartrecovery.org/</a><br><a href="http://www.refugerecovery.org/" rel="noopener">http://www.refugerecovery.org/</a><br><br>
