12 step program groups criticism ...

Recently came across some situations that can give a bad idea of the 12 step help group spirit. Having said this, it is also important to remember that people make groups , eventhough the group has an influence on the individual... Recaling the first tradition, where we came across the important concept that individual recovery depends on the group unity, every individual is responsable (or not) to practice the principles of the steps. At the end of the day, each one knows what it is being done (or not) ...