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Comment on YSK that there are a range of medications that can prevent alcoholics and other addicts from relapsing

And in the US they insist religion will cure it. My sister in law had to demand medication, she just kept getting referred to AA. Guess which one finally got her sober?

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waterbogan@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago
Yes, referring someone to AA if they know it will not work for them is just stupid. AA may work for some people but it cannot and should not be the only referral or treatment option - medication is going to be a better option for many. Unfortunately its much the same here

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- lars@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago
  If you don’t mind the magical thinking monotheism and 1930s pseudoscience and sexism that must never be changed, then it may work for you. Plus its success rate is a non-negative number. What’s not to like??
  
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  - waterbogan@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago
    Funnily enough all of the above does actually work for some people, but it should absolutely never be the first or only option. When peole ask me if they should use medication, therapy, or 12 step programmes I would say all of the above
    
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Zerlyna@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago
I read that AA has an 8% success rate. It didn’t work for me.

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