I love 12 step recovery model, but I also have critiques of it. This does not mean I do not think 12 step is one of the most amazing programs that helps millions, and provides support for the poor, and people with little access to anything else. Most of the 12 step model works, and is very grounded, but it is not the only way, and doesnt work for everyone. 12 step also has not tweaked many of its misconceptions about recovery since 1930s, which are too simplistic and can be harmful. Harm reduction approaches have a more complex way of looking at helping addicts without enabling them. This New York times article is a good summary of the some of the critique of 12 step that I agree with-- but this is not saying I do not like 12 step. It just means I think there needs to be more programs for different people, and 12 step needs to update some of there understanding of addiction. nytimes/2014/07/06/nyregion/a-different-path-to-fighting-addiction.html?_r=0
Posted on: Mon, 07 Jul 2014 00:41:16 +0000
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