As someone with his own complicated relationship with alcohol, this is something I write about from time to time, especially on what few are brave enough to say, which is that 12 step programs have very poor success rates and I discuss some of the reasons why. This is the most recent piece I posted on the matter. https://marcus17043.medium.com/efficacy-of-12-step-programs-for-addiction-treatment-c111fbffc10a It contains links and references to my earlier works and I also quote and link to the work of others, especially Holly Kellums.