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Addiction & Recovery

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9. AA isn't for everyone

Tue Jan 20, 2026, 08:09 AM

8 hrs ago

I personally don't like it for several reasons, which I won't go into here. But the main one is the religious aspect of it.

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Question about Moderation Management Groups [View all] RamblingRose Sunday OP

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He hasn't mentioned that one. I'll check it out. Thanks RamblingRose Yesterday #5

Why not AA? Their success rate is very high RainCaster 18 hrs ago #7

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