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Dana Hinders

For nearly a decade, Dana Hinders has written about addiction, mental health, and recovery—not as an outsider looking in, but as someone who's lived it: as a researcher, a survivor, and a worried family member watching someone she loves struggle. That's what gives her words their weight. She writes to cut through the stigma, not around it, so readers walking a similar road feel a little less alone and a lot more understood.

Articles by Dana Hinders

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Understanding the Benefits of 12-Step Programs

Dana Hinders August 16, 2019

At Waypoint Recovery Center’s drug and alcohol addiction treatment program, personalized treatment plans are developed as part of each individual’s continuum of care. Often, this includes participation in Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or a similar 12-Step group. 9 Important Benefits of 12-Step Programs The 12-Step approach offers multiple benefits for men and women in recovery. For example: Accessibility. For those who want to get sober but aren’t sure where to start, the 12-Step approach offers an