Renowned addiction expert Patrick Carnes, Ph.D., author of A Gentle Path through the Twelve Steps,outlines twelve guiding principles to help those in recovery develop an essential skill set for life.

Twelve Steps. Twelve Traditions. And yes, Twelve Principles. The Steps outline the actions that lead to extraordinary healing. The Traditions exist as guides to the functioning of the Fellowship. Embedded in both is a series of Principles by which to measure your progress.