In my 2024 guest appearance on Ryan Sprague's amazing podcast, I talked about my letting go of the addict label after 22 years of sobriety. We ponder the unequivocal value of complete abstinence from mind and mood altering chemicals alongside the recognition that certain substances can actually help people break free from addiction. Along the way, we uncover some truths about the founding of the Twelve-Step movement that might surprise you.