Step One – The Foundation of Recovery

Part of Hazelden Classic Step Pamphlets Series
Revised Edition
Author: William Springborn

Over a million people have been helped to take that first step with this easy-to-read pamphlet. The author provides an in-depth understanding of the first step in the 12 Step program of Alcoholics Anonymous. Step One: The Foundations of Recovery also provides a table that outlines the stages of addiction and recovery.

Excerpt:
“Step One of Alcoholics Anonymous stresses that those who are chemically dependent must acknowledge that dependency before healing can begin.  This pamphlet offers guidelines and exercises for helping users recognize their dependency and start recovering control of their lives. This pamphlet aims to drive home one point: To become clean and sober, we’ve got to understand Step One of Alcoholics Anonymous(AA).”