If alcohol at a moderate amount, keeps you at a certain level, functioning, able, clear thinking and happy, (not a mean alcoholic),
then why can't someone invent a drug that would not harm the liver, immune system, ect. that is similar? We can go to the moon, but there are more people down here that could benefit from such a solution.
2006-06-13 09:36:01 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
AA Board of Trustees member and Harvard professor, George Valliant, did several studies on the effectiveness of AA and came up with a 5% success rate. (Quitting on your own also has a 5% success rate.) He also showed that people in their first year of AA have a MORTALITY rate 6 times higher than those who quit on their own. This is at least partially due to guilt and shame invoked by the program resulting in suicide.
Peer support can be valuable if you're deciding on quitting, but guilt-inducing peer pressure can be devestating. There are several other abstinance-based support groups: SOS, SMART, LifeRing, WFS and many others (I'd stay away from Narconon, it's a Scientology front). There are many online Yahoo group that are alternatives to AA. Or you could try reading "Rational Recovery" or The Small Book" by Jack Trimpey, many report that his books have worked for them.
Many people go through a phase early in their lives when they drink or drug too much, this is usually college age, whether or not they attend college. Most outgrow this when they start taking on adult responsibilities. Most of these people do not quit entirely, but rather learn to drink in a more responsible manner. For those who don't learn this lesson early (like me) often find that abstinance is an easier route. If you decide to moderate and still want peer support, there is Moderation Management.
If you are "occasionally battling a desire", that happens to everyone who trying to change a habit. At first they're intense and often, but as time goes on, the diminish in strength and frequency.
2006-06-19 11:44:28 · answer #1 · answered by raysny 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No it doesnt stop the desire it just gives you someone to relate with. If you are an alchoholic you always will be even if you are sober. The cravings are always there. You just learn to control them.
Does help having people to talk to that are in the same situation.
2006-06-13 17:36:09 · answer #2 · answered by Tina 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes it works and sadly, yes you need it badly. You are still in denial. At least go to one meeting and talk to someone. Best Wishes.
2006-06-13 16:40:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if you want it to work and allow it to help you.
2006-06-13 16:39:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋