Posted by man_oh_man1977 on May 20, 2004, at 13:39:04
In reply to Re: Non 12-step addiction recovery, posted by owenus32 on May 18, 2004, at 15:58:50
Hi Owen,
I hope that AA has been successful for you. I know it works for some people. However, that being said, this is really a thread about *non* 12 step programs. In the AA world, I would be a considered a "dry drunk", in denial of my "disease". Please check out Rational Recovery; I think the last or current issue of "Psychology Today", and an interesting and insightful article in the book "You Are Being Lied To" by Russel Kick, editor.
I don't know that Dr. Bob would let me post the summary of the chapter in the "Lied To", although I suspect the author (with his permission) wouldn't mind.
So for, *my* two cents worth, go to the library, inform yourself (if your library does not carry these books/periodicals they will most likely order them for you - or go to a well stocked bookstore), and *remember* there are often many different solutions to complex problems. It's hard, learning how to cope, and a group setting would be nice, but, gosh!, this thread is for those folks who are *discouraged* by 12-step groups.
FWIW,
Man-oh-manP.S. I've been clean and sober now for maybe 2 months, and had been trickling down other other substances for about a year. I am enjoying *real* life; spring smells great, the last full moon was awe inspiring, and I am managing to slowly make new friends who are drug free! (There are also friends of mine that I used to avoid, b/c they didn't do drugs, and for the most part, they are happy to hear from me!)
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