Connecticut Certification Board
Connecticut Certification Board
”People Should Not Be Paying For 12 Step Recovery”
”People Should Not Be Paying For 12 Step Recovery”
”People Should Not Be Paying For 12 Step Recovery”
Friday 24th March 2023
Maia Szalavitz joins 'Scope of Practice' to critique 12 Step programs and advocate for personalized, non-religious treatment options in addiction recovery.
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Get the buttons here!Maia Szalavitz Questions the Dominance of 12 Step Programs in Addiction Recovery
The idea is, and this is a mistaken idea, but it is.
Picture this: You're seeking help for addiction, but the only available options push a religious-based 12 Step program. Journalist and long-term recovery advocate Maia Szalavitz tackles this very issue in a thought-provoking episode of 'Scope of Practice'. Szalavitz dives into her New York Times op-ed, discussing how the omnipresence of 12 Step programs in treatment facilities can violate First Amendment rights for those who object to its religious undertones.
She highlights the scarcity of non-religious therapies and challenges the stereotype that addiction is closely linked to violent behavior. Szalavitz doesn't stop there; she delves into the benefits and drawbacks of medications like methadone and buprenorphine, emphasizing the importance of personalized treatment plans over a one-size-fits-all approach. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of addiction recovery and the need for more diverse treatment options.