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#149 — The Problem of Addiction

Making Sense with Sam Harris

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The Role of AA in Framing Our Beliefs Around Addiction

In the early 30s, AA did not use the word disease. If you look at the 12 steps, there's so much about spiritual dimension to them. There's a big emphasis on the so-called moral inventory,. Not that addicts are morally flawed people, just that amends need to be made.

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