Books like 12-Step Horror Stories by Rebecca Fransway

Cupcake Brown’s memoir chronicles her rise from a life of abuse, addiction, and homelessness to resilience and redemption, chronicling her experiences in California’s inner cities.

A father’s heartbreaking memoir of his son Nic’s crystal‑meth addiction and their fight for recovery, capturing the emotional toll and relentless search for treatment.

North of Normal tells the true story of a former model who, after growing up in a dysfunctional family on the edge of civilization, leaves suburban California for the forests of Canada to rebuild her life on her own terms.

Alcoholics Anonymous: The Story of How Many Thousands of Men and Women Have Recovered from Alcoholism (generally known as The Big Book) is a 1939 basic text, describing how to recover from alcoholism, written by the founders of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Bill Wilson & Dr. Bob Smith. It is the originator of the seminal "twelve-step method" widely used to attempt to treat many addictions, from alcoholism and heroin addiction to marijuana addiction, as well as overeating, sex addiction, gambling addiction, and family members of alcoholics, with a strong spiritual and social emphasis. It is one of the best-selling books of all time, having sold 30 million copies. In 2011, Time magazine placed the book on its list of the 100 best and most influential books written in English since 1923, the beginning of the magazine. - Publisher.

Seventeen‑year‑old Maddie enters a rehabilitation center and meets fellow patient Stewart. Their budding romance faces the challenge of reintegration into life after treatment.

A comprehensive workbook that guides readers through the Twelve‑Step program with exercises, inventories, and reflective prompts to support addiction recovery and personal growth.