2006-07-19 04:59:21 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Since over 95% of alcohol treatment is based on AA, I'd lump the first two together.
I'd suggest therapy, but you need to be careful, many are what's known as "two-hatters", a person who uses their position to be an active recruiter for 12step programs.
I'd also suggest you read "Rational Recovery" by Jack Trimpey. I'm not a fan of Trimpey, but many have had success using his methods.
Ultimately, it's up to you whether you quit or not.
2006-07-19 07:29:47 · answer #1 · answered by raysny 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am a recovering alcoholic and have been sober for 15 years. I went to a treatment center and was surrounded by drug and alcohol addicts. Therapy helped me more than AA, my experience at AA (we were reguired to attend) now this is my opinon is that it doesn't work. All it is , is a crutch a bunce of people whine and cry and tell there sad life stories, come on you are trying to remove yourself from this atmosphere not stay in it. You have to disassocite yourself from this train of thought patterns. You have to completely change your circle of so called friends yes you will be hurt and you will wonder, and you will be paranoid and you will have the shakes from the inside out, but with therapy the licesecned therapist can give antibuse, and antianiexty pills and a sounding board, it was and sometimes still is one of the hardest but most rewarding experiences of my life. After a while when you are around drunks they will sicken you and within you feel a sense of accomplishment and this feeling will make you a stronger person for your efforts. Most people at AA have drinks and most, not all have booze in their cups or the come to the meetings drunk. You have to take it one day at a time, one minute at a time. And if you backslide you will feel like a failure but you have to cowboy up, remember that alcohol is a drug and stay away from it all together. And don't forget God in all your trials pray your heart felt prayers he listens. He will never leave nor forsake you! I pray that you will find peace, good luck and God bless you and your new beginnings. Here's to life!
2006-07-19 13:10:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
All of the above. Alcoholism is a disease chronic. Definetly go to AA first cause you can get a meeting anywhere at most times of the day. Keep going, work the steps, get a sponsor, they will help you to process the information that you will dig up about yourself. This is how you learn to over come the fear and are able to release the bond.
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2006-07-19 17:41:10 · answer #3 · answered by Sue 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my fiance is a recovered alcoholic. AA did not work well for him at all. he is finding his peace of mind w/ in the church and w/ in him self and loved ones.
2006-07-19 12:04:14 · answer #4 · answered by jenn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my friend that's an alcoholic goes to AA, but it's w/e works best for you and your personality and stuff.
good luck!
2006-07-19 12:02:50 · answer #5 · answered by ~*brown_eyed_girl*~ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AA. the fellowship and companionship works wonders.
2006-07-19 12:02:43 · answer #6 · answered by Mox Nix 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My experience- I recommend them ALL!
2006-07-19 13:01:56 · answer #7 · answered by sab 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I recommend both.
2006-07-19 12:03:19 · answer #8 · answered by Jen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a,a
2006-07-19 12:06:20 · answer #9 · answered by tina l 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋