Drug-addicted individuals are not necessarily among the criminal or the homeless cultures of our society. They can be neighbors, co-workers, or friends. The 12 Steps: Recovering From Addictions describes the recovery program founded by Alcoholics Anonymous and utilized in other rehab organizations such as Gambler's Anonymous and Overeaters Anonymous. In this film, real-life stories are told, although actors are used to perform the roles. Each step is reviewed, and viewers learn that the effectiveness of the process is proven by the fact that it has helped millions of people overcome addictions. ~ Alice Day, All Movie Guide