I think about that often-quoted statistic about Vietnam veterans, most of whom used heroin while deployed, yet only about 5% came back and were full-on junkies.

I think about that often-quoted statistic about Vietnam veterans, most of whom used heroin while deployed, yet only about 5% came back and were full-on junkies. Stuff like 12-step is for that 5%...the folks who have already been to the doctor, the priest, the psychologist, and still can't get clean. Personally, I had to try everything else and completely run out of options before I was willing to try 12-step, which has worked. I also take meetings into detox, it's been very helpful for me and hopefully others. And of course, I don't believe there's any one way to get clean. I have my own experience, though, and that's what I can share.