Group Therapy

What Happens When You Can't Stop Drinking?

💥 If AA Is a Cult… It’s One That Works 💥 Here’s the raw truth: alcohol ruins lives. Some people can have a glass of wine or a cocktail and call it a night—good for them. But for others, like me, “a couple” always turns into a couple more… and then jail, shame, or worse. This is where AA comes in. Critics call it a cult, but pop psychology reframes it as group therapy on steroids. It doesn’t just help you stop drinking—it gives you purpose. For older members especially, it builds community in a world that’s increasingly isolated by technology. And here’s the kicker: the science backs it. A 2021 study found that AA’s spirituality model aids recovery like a form of empirical faith. Translation? It actually works. So if AA is a cult, it’s the only cult that: ☑️ Gives you purpose ☑️ Connects you with people instead of isolating you ☑️ Has decades of data showing it saves lives Meanwhile, your solo sobriety experiments? They usually end the same way—back in the bottle or worse, with a needle. You can try to outsmart recovery, but the evidence is clear: connection beats isolation, purpose beats despair, and AA works for millions.