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How well do alcohol recovery programs actually work?

Question by almintaka: How well do alcohol recovery programs actually work?
Hi Everyone,
Alcoholics Anonymous (“AA”, spiritual), Rational Recovery (“RR”, cognitive), SMART (cognitive), Save Ourselves (“SOS”, cognitive) and other alcohol recovery programs all claim varying levels of success in helping alcoholics on the road to recovery. However, there is a lot of controversy surrounding their claims, as even a quick search on the internet will reveal. Viewing this chaos of opinions from “outside the box”, it certainly seems as though they’re all blowing smoke. Anecdotal arguments are used, tabloid-style quotations are touted as being authentic, and “my way or the highway” rationalizing is often used. One thing they all have in common is that apparently none of them has a handle on real statistics (though I could be wrong here; I just haven’t found any). In addition, independent studies (NIAA, Dawson) have shown that these programs are no more successful than no program at all. What’s your opion? Do one or more of these programs work better than nothing?

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Answer by Rachel
I think any recovery program works only as well as the time & persistance the addict puts into staying clean.

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Q&A: Where can i find statistics on drug addiction and recovery?

Question by Lena: Where can i find statistics on drug addiction and recovery?
specifically i am looking for a statistic, that essentially says what portion of drug addicts manage to overcome their addiction and live clean.

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Answer by george
statistics on drug addiction and recovery

with the above and mentioning the stae and country… make a search at GOOGLE

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Self-Hypnosis Recovery Workbook Author Mo Murray


Chapter 5 “Just Snap Your Fingers and… Bingo You’re Sober!” In this Signature Chapter of his break out Recovery Workbook, author Mo Murray boldly states “You don’t need a hypnotist!” He suggests activating the power of the subconscious mind by using a basic “sel-hypnosis” technique. … Recovery Alcoholism Substance Abuse Hypnotism Self-Hypnosis Treatment Addicition Rehabilitation

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Recovery | Addiction – Genetic Disease?


Addiction – Genetic Disease? If it were in fact genetic, then it would be a pre-existing condition in which no insurance company should have to pay for it. … alcoholics narcotics anonymous big book study rehab genetic disease rehabilitation AVRT substance drug abuse addiction recovery alcoholism

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Self Acceptance – SMART Recovery


Visit www.smartrecovery.org The fundamentals of SMART Recovery® presented by Joe Gerstein, MD … smart recovery alcoholism addiction aa

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Labels – SMART Recovery


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Overcoming Addiction through Rational Recovery


I was once an alcoholic and overcame my addiction through Rational Recovery. I don’t go to endless 12 step meetings or need to run around life talking down empowerment or admitting I am still an alcoholic every time I speak. People who speak negativity into their life become powerless, but that condition is a choice. Success is also a choice, and I chose empowerment over failure. … rational recovery alcoholism alternative to AA alcoholics anonymous addiction sobriety …

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Redemption Counseling 005 Real Recovery meeting 001


In this film, I discuss our first Real Recovery meeting and what was covered. … addiction recovery alcoholism “drug addiction” counseling

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Why We Choose Abstinence – SMART Recovery


Visit www.smartrecovery.org The fundamentals of SMART Recovery® presented by Joe Gerstein, MD … smart recovery alcoholism addiction aa

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Part 2 – Church Army Branson – A Community of Recovery


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