AA also tends to create a culture of people that feel threatened by 12-step alternatives. People that overcome their addictions on their own are considered dry drunks or a relapse waiting to happen. I've been accused of trying to kill people just for mentioning 12-step alternatives. That some cultish shit. I would have to conclude that my involvement with the program did more harm than good. Fortunately there are some 12-step people that can see over the nonsense and have no problem accepting others and are happy to acknowledge AA's shortcomings. 😀