recently, faith-oriented approaches to addiction recovery have dwindled with a shift toward an all-inclusive focus that is tolerant of most religious groups and belief systems. In whatever manner in which one’s understanding or concept of God may vary (for example, God as you understand Him, a higher power, etc.), research suggests that many Christian principles including surrender, forgiveness, meditation, and prayer do aid in the recovery process. • Alcoholics Anonymous, which began on June 10,