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Originally Posted by Vulcan
Myself I don't like that idea as there are usually side effects from any drug
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The 12 step program is known to increase alcohol problems for some (as mentioned in the article), so it's not like therapies are always harmless.
The wrong therapy can destroy lives just as surely as the wrong drug.
AA have been frontrunners in the field, the group therapy thing is a solid foundation. Good for them, keep up the good fight.
But there is no reason for them to not adjust their methods according to the increased understanding of psychology and medicine.
