I know all about the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. And I think they are one of the best formats for living, especially if you’re an addict or alcoholic. They have saved more lives than modern medicine. The trouble is most drug alcohol treatment programs took advantage of the free meetings aspect and gravely short changed their clients in the bargain. Making the 12 step AA program the focus of drug rehab is like telling criminals in jail all they need is church and religion. Non 12 step rehab programs realize each client has unique problems and may not like going to 12 step meetings when they get out of rehab.