There are many myths and perils in the ruling recovery culture of 12 step programs and treatment centers. I want you to be able to see through these, and avoid the dangers, so this page will be our knowledge base for that. A library of all the common knowledge of the recovery culture in debunked form. Here’s why it’s important: the only obstacle standing between you and a life free of substance abuse is misinformation – when you can see through all the myths and lies, then you can act rationally to solve your problem.
Myths
- Addiction as a Brain Disease
- Powerlessness
- Addiction As An Allergy – Loss of Control
- Denial: The Anti-Concept
Great SIte Steven. I am particularly upset about the minors going to AA/NA and the predators that are there lurking. I am getting some serious posts on my blog about this and I would like help. What can we do to get the authorities involved. Its criminal what is going on.
Wow, thanks for yet another wonderful site on this (HUGE CLUSTER of a ) subject! I’m so thrilled to be finding these sites, love the image & blog title here. Sums it up for me….but I’ll keep reading.