Here is a story whose interpretation defies all common sense, and serves as a perfect example of public attitudes about addiction and treatment, and how brainwashed we are by the recovery culture.
It’s All Twelve-Step – So Stop Talking About Science Already
Figureheads of the recovery culture claim that treatment uses science to provide solutions for addiction. They also claim that those who question the treatment system stand in the way of science and progress. Meanwhile, the main component of treatment- Substance/Drug Abuse Counseling – is oriented around a form of faith healing: the 12-Steps.
Musings On The NESARC Study, Authority, And The St Jude Retreat House
See those pretty people in lab coats? That should give you cause to believe me when I say that 75% of people end their addictions on their own without treatment. Learn why this fact is so important. Also, learn more about how this knowledge applied to my work helping people with substance use problems at the St Jude Retreat House.
Homeless Drug Addict Changes Her Life With Positive Attitude – Rejects Life Of “Recovery”
Brenda Combs was a homeless drug addict for 10 years – now she works, raises a child, teaches, runs a charity, and is on her way to another graduate degree. Her success in changing can all be summed up with her attitude.
Addiction Is For Kids
Rates of addiction are highest among young adults, and drastically drop among people 30 years and older, as data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health shows (NSDUH).
Dr Jeffrey Schwartz on OCD and Treating Yourself
I will expand this post in the future to discuss how Dr Schwartz’s ideas are so important to understanding addiction – but for now, trust me, his ideas are important. He is the leading authority on neuroplasticity and the use of this characteristic of the brain to overcome major life problems. Watch this video, it… Continue reading Dr Jeffrey Schwartz on OCD and Treating Yourself
Reality Check – Most Don’t Become Addicted
Contrary to the hype, most drug users don’t become “addicts”. Studies show that only 13.4% of recent heroin users actually become dependent on the drug. It’s time for a reality check on the truth about drug use and addiction.
Intervention is Wrong – Most People Stop Without Help
Intervention is spreading a dangerous lie about drug and alcohol addiction at the beginning of every episode.
No Negative New Years Resolutions
New Years Resolutions are often formed as negatives, form them as positives and they’ll more likely lead to actual change rather than disappointment. It’s easier to build new positive habits than it is to focus on not doing something all the time.
Todd Bridges Made Bad Choices – And He Owns It!
Todd Bridges takes responsibility for his choice to abuse drugs, and stays sober 17 years so far. Addiction is not a disease, it is a choice.