Recent years have seen a steady stream of criticism of the Alcoholics Anonymous 12-step program of recovery from addiction. This criticism—primarily from individuals who reject the ideas contained ...

As a psychologist, I am a scientist of human behavior. I am accountable to what can be understood scientifically through empiricism. And yet empiricism is not the only method we use to explore reality ...

What is spirituality? It is not religion, but it can be found amongst religious beliefs. To best understand spirituality, it is important to explore how it differs from religion. When I think of ...

New research suggests that spiritual practices, independent of religion, may protect against drug and alcohol misuse.