The 13th Step

This film shows just a small glimpse of the true horrors behind a group that has been functioning on manipulation, fear, shame, and control since it's inception. There is so much more information out there about 12 step programs that will make you nauseous. Unfortunately this is just one manifestation of the harm AA has done and continues to do to our society. If you're reading negative comments about this piece, they are likely from people (or friends of people) that have been indoctrinated into the pseudoscience and and mythology of AA and the phony "disease model" of alcoholism coined by its main founder - Bill Wilson. Sadly, there is much much more work to be done here. If you are seeking substance abuse disorder treatment just know that there are AMPLE options for treatment that statistically work so much better than AA while not involving rape, fear mongering, manipulation, shame, and the like.