Why is spirituality important in recovery?

Addiction is so powerful that developing a relationship with a source of spiritual strength can help the recovering person to fully access all of his/her innate fortitude and will power to stay away from the first drink or drug. The source of spiritual strength can be the recovering individuals in the rooms of the 12 Step Programs such as AA or NA.

God, a Higher Power, nature, or whatever you call your spiritual power source, often can be experienced in the simple act of one alcoholic or addict helping another.