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reads - Does Addiction Treatment Require A Higher Power?
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Huh. I'd never thought about this. In my reading and experience, it seems that shame is a major aspect of the cycle of addiction. I think AA-type programs CAN be used healthily, but I think they don't do much to address the shame aspect of addiction, and in some cases, might actually compound it. I also hadn't realized how OLD 12-step programs are.
I do think it's helpful for many people to rely on a higher power in overcoming addiction, but I don't think it should be the only tool.