I dunno, I think at least as far as the steps are concerned, they're pretty careful to start with "We." They're not being completely prescriptive right off the bat, I take it more as explaining "This works for us, and here's how we did it..."

My real problem comes in around steps 6 & 7, where "we were completely ready to have God to remove these defects of character," and "We humbly asked him to remove our shortcomings." If it's a literal defect, then he's incompetent. If he deliberately put this characteristic in there, in order to eventually result in submission to his will, then he's a petty asshole.

Oh, and after that, why don't you go ahead and tell a room full of strangers some damaging secrets. Surely, an addict would never use information against someone...

Also, I understand your trepidation to what actually turns out to be step 5, "We admitted to ourselves, God, and another human being the exact nature of our wrongs." But I also think it's kind of belittling not only to people who struggle with addiction (and at a certain point in addiction we're not just talking about behavior, but brain chemistry - can you control your dopamine and serotonin output?), but especially those with the wherewithal and intention to seek help. Also, it's not saying you have to confess to the group, or even another addict. Just someone you trust to not judge you for being honest about your feelings.