12-Step Addiction Treatment Criticisms – The reason why there is so much criticism of the 12-step approach is because it is the dominant paradigm. It has been around for 50 plus years. It has not really changed; there is not a new addition, no a new attempt to reintegrate new knowledge. It is based on theories and models of personality and sociology of the 1930s. It is an easy target, to be frank; that’s where most of the criticism comes from. The success rate, also, is dubious. It is someplace between 5 and 15, depending on the research you check. The problem is that it’s being applied as a ‘one-size-fits-all for all things’, and it was never designed as such. Therefore it’s easy to criticize its shortcomings in particular domains or things such as that. It is just not, like any treatment, a fix for everything that ails you. Yet traditionally, the people who have recovered through a 12-step program are quite enthusiastic about their own success, and try to convert others into that model. n this video Dr. Marc Kern (the HabitDoc) tells the main criticisms of the 12-Step Addiction Treatment. Dr. Kern has many other tips, tools and treatment strategies that can help you overcome your addiction. You can visit www.HabitDoc.com and learn how Dr. Kern can help you transform your life from addiction and unhealthy habits. His confidential services are available worldwide via phone, SKYPE and the internet.

When NOT Take Another One

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For the study, 913 members of the National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Addiction Counselors participated in an on-line survey. The surveys … A total of 76 percent of the counselors oriented their therapy around 12-step program principles …
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Exercising their bodies and their brains

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By Yadira Betances [email protected] The Eagle Tribune Sun Nov 25, 2012, 12:05 AM EST. After being in the classroom for 80 minutes, Guillermo Gutierrez went to the gym, where he ran and learned step techniques. “I like it,” said Guillermo, 10 …
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