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CuriousinSeattle posted:
Hi, I am looking for some advice from this community on finding some healthy non-AA alternatives to beating alcohol abuse? I am not ruling out AA altogether, but I am exploring other ideas to get myself some help. I started seeing an addiction counselor last week who might be able to help give other ideas. Over the last year I have been drinking too much and have recently starting thinking about quitting. But need some help and want to find all my options. Just getting to this point - asking for help - has been a big step for me. Thanks.
2 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:Alternatives to AA?Hi, I am looking for some advice from this community on finding some healthy non-AA alternatives to beating alcohol abuse? I am not ruling out AA altogether, but I am exploring other ideas to get myself some help. I started seeing an addiction counselor last week who might be able to help give other ideas. Over the last year I have been drinking too much and have recently starting thinking about quitting. But need some help and want to find all my options. Just getting to this point - asking for help - has been a big step for me. Thanks.
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Johanna O'Flaherty, PhD responded:
Successful treatment at Betty Ford Center is based on the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous, but we are mindful that there are many roads to recovery. Your addiction counselor may be able to offer you guidance, and if you are in a large city, there are probably a variety of options ranging from Rational Recovery to the Secular Organizations for Sobriety. It is wonderful that you have arrived at the point where you are asking questions and seeking help. If you do find yourself choosing AA, look for the similarities in the stories and solutions, and remember you don't have to live in discomfort and pain ever again with the support of this sober network.
Report This| Share this:Alternatives to AA?Successful treatment at <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.bettyfordcenter.org/treatment-programs/index.php">Betty Ford Center</a> is based on the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous, but we are mindful that there are many roads to recovery. Your addiction counselor may be able to offer you guidance, and if you are in a large city, there are probably a variety of options ranging from Rational Recovery to the Secular Organizations for Sobriety. It is wonderful that you have arrived at the point where you are asking questions and seeking help. If you do find yourself choosing AA, look for the similarities in the stories and solutions, and remember you don't have to live in discomfort and pain ever again with the support of this sober network.<br />
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memelanie1 responded:
I recommend Smart Recovery. It was a great help to me during a difficult time
Report This| Share this:Alternatives to AA?I recommend Smart Recovery. It was a great help to me during a difficult time
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