The Sober Truth: Debunking the Bad Science Behind 12-Step Programs and the Rehab Industry

Focusing on Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), and the broader rehab industry, it has become dominant despite its low success rate. With AA's success rate hovering around just 5-10%, this highlights how the 12-step approach continues to be widely endorsed by medical professionals, employers, and the justice system, despite its lack of effectiveness. Drawing on over thirty-five years of clinical experience, the author exposes the flawed science and research behind the 12-step model, revealing biases and errors in numerous studies. It also explores the historical origins of AA and its rise to prominence in American culture, politics, and media. The book offers a critique of the addiction treatment industry and presents alternative approaches to understanding and addressing addiction.

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