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An investigation into the widespread culture of sexual misconduct and abuse persistent in the addiction treatment industry.
How did 13th stepping become so common in the recovery world and who can hold people accountable? Lauren looks into the history of the addiction treatment industry; goes in search of the people, government agencies, and industry groups that are supposed to oversee it; and does a deep dive into its most pervasive cultural force: AA and the 12 steps. She finds a lot of good intentions, alongside a lot of problems.
The 13th Step
An investigation into the widespread culture of sexual misconduct and abuse persistent in the addiction treatment industry.
