Do self help books really work? Can self help books really work for addiction and “recovery”? Research on so-called “bibliotherapy” shows that self-help books can be quite effective, even for problems such as addiction and depression, which we’re told can only be overcome with medical treatment.
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Surviving Straight Inc, a Controlling Approach To Addiction Treatment Brings Disastrous Consequences
Straight Inc is one horrific example of what a controlling approach to rehabilitation results in: physical and psychological abuse. A new documentary uses survivor stories to bring you into the world of Straight Inc. Explore the “control model” approach to addiction treatment. We contrast the effects of a control model approach and efforts at self-change through personal stories of a Straight Inc victim and his younger sister.