Alcohol prohibition in the US lasted from 1919 to 1933 Prohibition continues for those under age 21

There are many effective alternatives to the 12-step addiction recovery approach This article will describe the major treatments and support groups that one might choose if interested in a non-12-step (alternative) approach

If you were a woman with breast cancer, you’d probably want to know that there were several treatment options you had: radical mastectomy, lumpectomy, radiation, chemotherapy, holistic services, nutritional approaches, some combination of these options, or doing nothing, with new options emerging continually

Although individuals will view addictive behavior in many ways, based on their own beliefs and situations, society needs a comprehensive view of it Addiction is one of the compelling problems of modern life

In the news media the typical expert describes addiction as a disease Often these experts work at addiction treatment facilities

It would be easy to misunderstand the title of this article I’m not saying that AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) is harmful

I make a number of assumptions when conducting a substance use evaluation as part of a litigation process: 1) the individual’s use is usually not less than the individual reports, but it might often be more (or much more); 2) inaccurate accusations of substance abuse are common because there is usually little negative consequence for inaccurate accusations; 3) the parties to the litigation, and those connected with them, may provide biased and inaccurate information

Yes, but

Yes, but

In part 1 of this 2-part series getting a good night’s sleep was the focus Part 2 focuses on exercise and nutrition

As more addiction treatment programs treat comorbidity it seems likely that client confusion about treatment approach will increase Comorbidity is here defined as having both a mental health disorder (such anxiety or depression) as well as an addictive disorder

Racism, dogmatism, and sexism are the judgments that one race, set of beliefs, or sex are superior I am introducing the term “recoveryism,” defined as the judgment that one approach to recovery is superior

Imagine talking to your child or partner, who is obviously drinking or drugging too much “Why don’t you get it

Addiction develops when desire goes unchecked Desire is a fundamental aspect of human life, and learning to manage desire is part of normal human development

Addiction recovery requires accomplishing a number of tasks, including: build and maintain motivation connect with others identify and develop alternative coping methods reduce resentment about changing identify, understand and cope with craving build a new, balanced life lead a life that is purposeful, meaningful and reasonably happy stay alert for problems and follow through all the way To accomplish these tasks, you will need to make MANY decisions along the way

Let’s define addiction as repeated involvement with anything, despite excessive costs, because of craving That sounds similar to habit, with is also repeated involvement with something

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and other 12-step groups (eg

If you believe addiction is a disease, you won't like this article I am writing for individuals who are not sure what to believe about addiction

In recovery, if your life is filled with non-pleasurable activities, you are more likely to relapse The relapse will provide an intense, but only temporary, satisfaction