Misconceptions People Have About 12-Step Recovery

🎙️ In this honest and eye-opening episode of Don't Hide The Scars, Gary Menkes host of the Begin Again podcast, joins Jason LaChance on the official podcast from PAIN: Parents And Addicts In Need. They tackle the most common misconceptions about 12-step programs—and what people in recovery, their families, and the public truly need to understand.

Too often, myths and misunderstandings keep people from seeking the support they need. Whether you’ve questioned if 12-step programs are “too religious” or if they’re the only path to recovery, this episode cuts through the noise with clarity and compassion.

💥 You’ll Learn:✔️ Why 12-step programs aren’t one-size-fits-all✔️ The truth about spirituality vs. religion in recovery✔️ How anonymity doesn’t mean isolation✔️ What “powerless” really means—and what it doesn’t✔️ Why 12-step doesn’t shame but empowers✔️ How it works alongside therapy, medication, and other tools✔️ And more…

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