Zach Rhoads and Stanton Peele
Zach Rhoads and Stanton Peele
Alcoholics Anonymous: A Net Good or a Net Harm?
Alcoholics Anonymous: A Net Good or a Net Harm?
Alcoholics Anonymous: A Net Good or a Net Harm?
Thursday 17th February 2022
Join Zach Rhoads and Dr. Stanton Peele as they explore the pros and cons of Alcoholics Anonymous on the LPP Podcast.
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Zach Rhoads and Stanton Peele
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Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Get the buttons here!Alcoholics Anonymous: Helpful or Harmful? A Candid Discussion
The fundamental difference between what it means to say: well, it does help you get a better relationship to the world, up to possibly a point you know. That might be a positive, but it doesn't take you to the real realm of being a real, fully experienced human being.
Is Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) truly beneficial, or does it come with hidden drawbacks? In this engaging episode of the LPP Podcast, hosts Zach Rhoads and Dr. Stanton Peele tackle this controversial topic head-on. They dive into the claims that AA offers unique benefits, such as helping individuals make amends and providing group support. However, they also question whether these benefits outweigh the potential downsides.
Drawing from personal experiences and professional insights, Zach and Stanton explore how AA's approach might sometimes undermine individual beliefs and feelings in favor of its own philosophy. They discuss the concept of powerlessness and the role of spirituality in AA, contrasting it with the Life Process Program's focus on building skills and fostering genuine human connections.
Whether you're a supporter of AA or curious about alternative recovery methods, this episode offers a thought-provoking look at the complexities of addiction support groups.