Alternatives to Abstinence: A New Look at Alcoholism and the Choices in Treatment
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| Rating | : | 4.50 (519 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1578261139 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 232 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
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A readable, informative, and balanced overview ofhow problem drinkers might go about getting effective help. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, NY. -- Frederick Rotgers, Psy.D., Assistant Chief Psychologist, Smithers Alcoholism Treatment and Training Center, St
At Last! A Customer Sometimes it seems like 12-step programs have taken over the world! Their adherents zealously insist that the 12 steps/AA is the ONLY way to cope with alcoholism. This book presents a welcome escape from the tyranny of 12 steppers. In a thoughtful, balanced way, the author reports that there really are other answers for alcoholics, answers that might suit som. A Customer said Very helpful book--recommended. I know of many people who have a drinking problem who don't want to stop drinking (socially, etc) and others who can't stop drinking. This book is a real eye-opener for those who thought that the only way to deal with a drinking problem is to quite cold turkey. The author did a good job presenting the information in an easy-to-understand way and I thought the. A Customer said Great look at options other than AA. I liked this book because it describes different options than the only one I knew about before I read the book -- Alcoholics Anonymous. As a person who is not particularly religious, the idea of giving up drinking completely AND beginning a new religion at the same time was never going to happen. Now I have some ideas to help me try to cut back, and see if th
But what if this conventional wisdom is wrong? Now, Heather Ogilvie shows that there really are alternatives to abstinence in the new paperback edition of this groundbreaking book. • How decades of well-established research contradict popular belief about the nature of alcoholism as an irreversible disease. • Descriptions of twelve alternative treatment options that are at least as effective as twelve-step programs. • How expanding treatment options will lead to greater overall recovery rates. We readily accept that alcoholism is a disease and that the only path leading to a lasting recovery is quitting cold turkey. If AA has not worked for you, there are Alternatives to Abstinence.. Finally, Americans will be able to discuss and treat problem drinking without the misinformation that has plagued us in the past. Over 50 million Americans struggle with alcohol. • A comprehensive listing of public and private organizations, as well as individual therapists, specializing in alternative or traditional treatments. Is total abstinence the only answer? Chances are, you or someone you love has a drinking problem. Most of us think the only solution is the twelve-step program of groups like Alcoholics Anonymous. Readers will discover: • Why current attitudes toward alcoholism stem more from folk theories than from medical evidence. This balanced and unbiased look at
Heather Ogilvie is a New York based writer and editor. She has edited several other health related books including Living with Hepatitis C, Managed Care Ethics, and Women and Anxiety.