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Enthusiastic Sobriety Abuse
What is "The Group"? (or, what are enthusiastic sobriety programs?)
What is "The Group"? (or, what are enthusiastic sobriety programs?)
What is "The Group"? (or, what are enthusiastic sobriety programs?)
Wednesday 19th May 2021
Uncover the dark reality of Bob Meehan's Enthusiastic Sobriety Programs through Jacqueline's firsthand account in this revealing podcast episode.
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Get the buttons here!Surviving Enthusiastic Sobriety: Jacqueline's Candid Story
The staff wanted to be able to call, you know, Jane Steering Committee member and be like we've got this new girl here at two o 'clock in the afternoon, like, can you come pick her up and party with her for Three Days or whatever, until she starts outpatient, and spend all of your time around the clock hanging out with this like freshly sober person, but at the same time, it was like if you sleep all day, you're a loser, go to school.
Ever wondered what really goes on behind the closed doors of so-called 'recovery' programs? Jacqueline, a former member and staffer of Enthusiastic Sobriety Programs, spills the beans on this eye-opening episode of 'On the Emmis'. These programs, created by Bob Meehan, have been around since the 1970s and have long been shrouded in controversy. From Roswell, Georgia to Phoenix, Arizona, these programs claim to help young people kick their substance abuse habits, but Jacqueline's experience tells a different story.
In this episode, Jacqueline and her guest host dive deep into the reality of 'The Group', a core component of these programs. Far from being a supportive environment, 'The Group' is revealed to be a strict and isolating peer pressure cooker. Jacqueline recounts how staff would encourage members to party with newcomers before they started outpatient treatment, only to chastise them later for resting too much. It's a toxic cycle that keeps participants dependent and controlled.
Jacqueline’s account is both chilling and enlightening. She discusses tactics like love bombing and fostering dependency that keep members hooked. Her story underscores the urgent need for better adolescent treatment options and greater awareness about the dangers lurking in such cult-like organizations. If you’re interested in the darker side of recovery programs and want to hear a firsthand account of survival and resilience, this episode is a must-listen.
Jacqueline’s story not only sheds light on the manipulative practices within Enthusiastic Sobriety Programs but also serves as a call to action for reform and justice.