“The root cause of this problem is in the spirit, and the solution is also there.”
This is a basic tenant of AA. I have seen the spiritual awakening in people involved with AA. The steps do work, but the rigorous honesty thing is tough for a lot of people.
The 12 steps could solve a ton of problems in this world, for the sober and the addict.
AA is a good thing for many people.
I am not sure it would have worked for me, because as a drug user, I would have gone to NA, and knowing myself at the time I probably would have just looked for new connections in the group from which to score more drugs.
My battle had to be fought alone, but that may not be the case for all.
But yes, the 12 Steps are legit, and the entire conflict begins and ends within one’s spirit.
I am not sure how one who does not believe in the spirit tackles the problem of addiction. I just don’t know.