Nate Larkin, David Hampton
Episode 54 • Beyond the Twelve Steps
Episode 54 • Beyond the Twelve Steps
Episode 54 • Beyond the Twelve Steps
Friday 31st January 2020
Nate Larkin and David Hampton discuss critiques of AA, alternative recovery methods, and the role of community support in sobriety.
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Get the buttons here!Rethinking Recovery: Beyond AA and the Twelve Steps
In other words, the antidote to my drinking problem looked a lot like feminism.
Are you curious about alternatives to Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and the 12-step approach? In this episode of the Positive Sobriety Podcast, hosts Nate Larkin and David Hampton tackle two recent mainstream articles that critique AA. They dive into the program's strengths and limitations, especially for women and the LGBTQ+ community. If you're looking for different recovery methods, this episode is a goldmine of information. Nate and David explore options like brief interventions, motivational enhancement, acamprosate, and Vivitrol.
They also touch on fascinating brain science research related to addiction. The discussion doesn't stop there; they emphasize the importance of community support in sobriety and consider how a feminist perspective can offer fresh insights into drinking problems. Tune in for a balanced look at traditional and alternative recovery paths, and feel free to reflect on your own experiences along the way.