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Topic: Alternatives to 12-Step Meetings

Q	Why do you offer alternatives to traditional 12-step programs?
Q	My loved ones think that the only successful way to overcome addiction is by going to A.A. meetings. How can I convince them that A.A. isn't the only way?
Q	Why don't you use the word "disease" when you are referring to an addiction? Everyone I talk to, including my doctor, calls it a disease.
Q	Why don't we hear more about these non-A.A. options on TV and the news?
Q	Is there a "group" alternative to A.A. and 12-step based support groups?
Q	How can I find a professional who offers your services in my community?

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