In the AA conception, alcoholism is a lifelong condition. However, by following the 12-steps, an individual may enjoy a daily reprieve from the condition based on “one day at a time.” Achieving the reprieve requires constant communication with a Higher Power12-step programs greatly stress surrender to and daily communication with a Higher Power. Having trust in something greater than yourself is considered essential for returning sanity in the unmanageable life of an addict. This can be a traditional deity, a spiritual entity or a social one such as th....