Alcoholism Recovery & Treatment

Question by Happy J: Alcohol treatment that teaches moderation?
Is there a treatment for alcohol abuse that doesn’t teach such a strict 12-step program where you have to do all the God stuff and teaches you to have a drink once a week in a social setting? The AA people I’ve met treat it like a religion, and I’m a free spirit. I just want to cut down, but enjoy a drink at parties with friends. This seems to go against the AA mantra.

Can anyone help me? Thank you so much.

Best answer:

Answer by Zam
Unfortunately alcohol abuse is 100% or nothing. Only complete abstinence will prove useful.

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