Product Description
“AA-Not the Only Way” responds to the growing demand from recovery experts, U.S. court rulings, problem drinkers and drug addicts for a global resource directory of alternative treatments. The highly anticipated 2nd Edition is now available, where you can find a multitude of different self-help groups, a variety of alternatives to help with your alcohol or drug use, such as hypnosis or acupuncture, a section for family members and other loved ones, what works and what doesn t, how to choose a treatment program and a comprehensive directory of licensed professionals all over the U.S., and treatment facilities both within the U.S. and abroad. While everyone has heard of Alcoholics Anonymous and other twelve-step programs that suport millions of people each year with addiction, they are not the only effective programs available.
Melanie Solomon’s book compares and contrasts many different self-help programs so the client can better choose which one best suits his or her needs, as well as contact information for licensed professionals and treatment facilities throughout the U.S. and abroad. “This book is ideal for any addiction professional’s waiting room, treatment process, or as an integral part of the client’s continuing care plan.” (NAADAC-The Association for Addiction Professionals).
“AA-Not the Only Way fills an important niche in the recovery literature. It offers a compact but wide-ranging guide to addiction support and treatment options. The author’s recovery story will also be an inspiration to those who find themselves battling a one-size-fits-all system that is supposed to be helping them.” (Dr. Tom Horvath, President of SMART Recovery).
#1 by Patty Flanagan on November 15, 2009 - 2:48 pm
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Always good to be open to all choices.
Very detailed and helpful.
Rating: 4 / 5
#2 by prometheus arise on November 15, 2009 - 4:34 pm
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Kuddos to Ms Solomon for helping break us out of this religious tyranny. A much needed resource guide
to other approaches to alcoholism and addiction. My impression is that AA is just about the best recovery
program the 12th century has to offer. It is time to get into reality based programs with some scientific
basis as opposed to this faith based psycho-christian nonsense.
Rating: 5 / 5
#3 by Gwen S. Walcott on November 15, 2009 - 7:04 pm
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provides insightful thoughts and alternative viewpoints to attacking route causes and focus to vexing problems — not just alcohol
Rating: 5 / 5
#4 by L. Gramling on November 15, 2009 - 7:34 pm
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Solomon shares her struggles with addiction and re-addiction, and offers legitimate alternatives (not her own)for those who are uncomfortable in a religious setting or 12-step program. If you are looking for alternatives, this book is a great resource. Solomon gives information about most of the alternatives out there, their web sites, and information on who might be available in your area to help. She also shows us the legal ramifications of the court systems in recognizing traditional 12-step programs as religious and interfering with our First Amendments Rights. This book gives hope to those who think traditional programs are their only option. A quick and easy read with a great personal story!
Linda G
Rating: 5 / 5
#5 by Marie Lewis on November 15, 2009 - 9:23 pm
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AA is a wonderful program and I recommend at least trying it. It is not always a perfect fit, however. This book can either compliment AA of give you alternatives.
Rating: 5 / 5