Molly Watts
Molly Watts
How to Change Your Drinking with Kenneth Anderson, Executive Director HAMS
How to Change Your Drinking with Kenneth Anderson, Executive Director HAMS
How to Change Your Drinking with Kenneth Anderson, Executive Director HAMS
Wednesday 20th January 2021
Kenneth Anderson discusses transforming drinking habits with harm reduction and self-direction in 'Breaking the Bottle Legacy'.
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Get the buttons here!Kenneth Anderson's Journey: Transforming Drinking Habits with HAMS
Your brain is the only power you have, and it's not your enemy. Your brain is the only thing that's going to get you out of this.
Picture this: you're struggling with your drinking habits and the traditional methods just aren't cutting it. Enter Kenneth Anderson, the CEO and founder of HAMS. In this episode of 'Breaking the Bottle Legacy', host Molly Watts chats with Anderson about his personal journey and the inception of HAMS, a peer-led support network that champions harm reduction and individual choice when it comes to alcohol use.
Anderson recounts his challenging experience with AA, where the notion of being powerless over alcohol didn't sit well with him. This led him to envision a different recovery path—one where individuals are empowered to make their own decisions. From his role as the online director of Moderation Management to volunteering at Access Works in NYC, Anderson’s experiences culminated in the creation of HAMS in 2007.
HAMS stands out by neither promoting nor condemning alcohol use but instead focusing on reducing the harm associated with it. Anderson highlights the importance of self-direction, allowing individuals to set their own goals—be it safer drinking, reduced drinking, or quitting altogether. Throughout the episode, you'll hear about the power of using literature and your own brain to change drinking habits. If you're seeking a fresh perspective on managing your relationship with alcohol, this conversation offers invaluable insights.