The high-functioning alcoholic masterfully maintains a façade of success while wrestling a severe, hidden dependency. This very success becomes the addiction's most formidable defense, a shield used to deflect concern from others and, most critically, from oneself. It prompts a dangerous question: What if the most perilous form of alcoholism isn't the one that destroys a life overnight, but the one that allows its victim to believe, for years, that they are still in complete

A Detailed Guide to Taking Your First Step into Recovery Support Walking into your first Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meeting can feel like...

Alcoholics Anonymous is a global fellowship helping individuals overcome alcohol addiction through peer support and the Twelve Steps program. AA India has adapted to local cultural contexts while maintaining core principles, offering free meetings in multiple languages across the country. The program emphasizes anonymity, spiritual growth, and service to others, providing long-term recovery support through shared experiences and mentorship.

Let me be upfront – my first reaction to Alcoholics Anonymous wasn’t one of hope. It was suspicion. As someone wrestling with alcohol...