Penn & Teller: Bull!

Season 2, Episode 11

Episode Title: 12-Stepping

Air Date: 2004-08-19

Overview:

There's no proof that AA or any other 12-Step program is any more effective than going cold turkey, doing things in moderation or getting medical help. And there's a debate raging whether alcoholism is even a disease! The quasi-religious 12-step groups have America brainwashed into believing that a higher power will take care of everything. Whatever happened to personal responsibility?!