Seven of the 12 steps at the heart of Alcoholics Anonymous feature spirituality.

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 For example, participants surrender their will to a higher power, use prayer and meditation to improve their relationship with him and seek spiritual awakening.
Over the years, researchers have confirmed an association between this kind of spirituality and positive outcomes in alcoholism and substance abuse treatment.

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