"It is only to admitting powerlessness that we are able to ultimately find true freedom!"

For an addict, trying to avoid or overpower their drug in order to "be good"- is just another silly recipe for disaster. What gives us the idea that we can beat it now?

Question: I've read the first step and admitted powerlessness. But I am finding that this is dangerous for me. Once I start falling I just give up and say, "well anyway I'm powerless"!

"...The 12 steps, are for anyone who has come to the conclusion that they are hopelessly unable to beat their addiction, or have come to really believe that they will be beaten if nothing radically changes..."

'... He is just waiting for you to give yourself completely over to Him...'

Before moving on to step two, solidify step one with the following questions...