Tag: Alcoholism Treatment

Alcoholism and Denial: a Serious Problem Faced by Alcoholics

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Almost everyone has heard that alcoholism and denial are related. And probably everyone has heard the old “Have you stopped beating your wife” trick question. Answering either yes or no damns the respondent. Similarly, the Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) 12-step program also supports a “heads I win, tails you lose” trick question. Question: “Are you alcoholic?” …

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Moderation Management: Problem Drinkers Who Want to Moderate

Moderation Management (MM) is for problem drinkers who want to reduce their drinking. MM is non-profit and offers peer-run, non-12 step support groups. It’s an alternative to Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). And to other 12-step programs which demand total alcohol abstinence for life. Courts consistently hold AA to be a religious group. This is a problem …

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Alcohol Self-Help Groups List (Free or Very Inexpensive)

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This alcohol self-help groups lists free or very inexpensive groups. All groups are non-12 step. It has links to more information along with other resources. I. HAMS alcohol harm reduction program The name HAMS stands for Harm reduction, Abstinence, and Moderation Support. HAMS harm reduction is effective in reducing alcohol and drug problems. This is …

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Treatments for Alcoholism: Resources, Descriptions, & Links

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There are many treatments for alcoholism. Some are effective. But most are not. And being well-known is completely unrelated to which work. Here’s a list of common treatments for alcoholism. Each heading is a link to that treatment. Acupuncture Acupuncture has been a therapy for thousands of years in China. It’s rather new in the …

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Life Process Addiction Help Program Now for Home Use

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The Life Process Addiction Help Program is used in residential treatment centers. It had a consistent success rate of over 65%. Because of its high success rate, Dr. Stanton Peele adapted his program to use at home. Thus, it’s now affordable and available to people in their own homes. The Life Process Program is not …

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Alcoholism is a Behavioral Pattern Helped Behaviorally

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A substantial proportion of doctors in the U.S. believe that alcoholism is a behavioral pattern. They reject the theory that alcoholism is a disease. So they don’t treat it themselves. Instead, they typically send their patients to Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). AA Beliefs In AA, alcoholics are taught that they Suffer from an incurable disease. Must …

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Alcohol Rehabs and Money: Money Over Helping People

The alcohol and drug treatment industry is enormous and highly profitable. But it’s very competitive. To lure customers, many rehabs and retreats use falsehoods and deception. When it comes to alcohol rehabs and money, it’s often more about money. Helping people is of minor concern. There’s little regulation and deception is common. So it’s a …

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St. Jude Retreats, Scientology & Narconon: The Facts!

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Allegation The Baldwin Research Institute owns and operates the St. Jude Retreats (aka Freedom Model Retreats). “Baldwin Research Institute — A Scientology Fraud?” appeared as a thread on the WhyWeProtest.net website.  The person who raised the question expressed concern that St. Jude Retreats were a Scientology organization that had “escaped detection.” In so doing, they …

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AA is Religious: Alcoholics Anonymous is Religious in Nature!

AA is religious. Court cases repeatedly find that Alcoholics Anonymous is religious in nature. As a result, no agent of government may legally require anyone to attend AA.  I. AA is Religious AA is Based on Religion Founders of AA were members of a Protestant Christian movement. It was the Oxford Group. Its members “practiced …

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Know about Alcohol Detox: Alcohol Detoxification

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What you need to know about alcohol detox (alcohol detoxification). Here’s information about what it is. Why it is sometimes necessary. What it involves. And more.               Overview I.    Alcohol Detox II.   Symptoms III.  Alcohol Detox Processes IV.   Alternatives to Alcohol Detox V.    Resources I. …

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