Beyond anonymity: Rethinking addiction recovery in a mountain town

Beyond anonymity: Rethinking addiction recovery in a mountain town

TRUCKEE, Calif. — In the world of addiction recovery, anonymity has long been considered a cornerstone of safety. Programs like Alcoholics Anonymous were built on the idea that participants can share openly without fear of judgment or exposure. But for some, that same anonymity carries a paradox: while it protects, it can also reinforce the notion that addiction is something to keep hidden. That’s the tension a growing local effort is trying to …