PRWeb.com Press Release Feed - PRWeb Press Release Account Feed http://www.rsspad.com/rss2a/170788.xml PRWeb.com Press Release Feed - Press Releases en xml@emediawire.com xml@emediawire.com 30 AA Not the Only Way Author Melanie Solomon, a Lucky Survivor, Speaks Out as National Drug and Alcohol Recovery Month Approach http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/08/prweb427369.htm Drug and alcohol use have reached epic proportions in the 21st century. Millions are suffering in silence and we can no longer afford to ignore the impact of drugs and alcohol in our country and in our world, nor can we continue to ignore the fact that there are many effective substance abuse treatment alternatives. Sadly, most Americans, including addiction professionals, do not even know that these options exist. The intention of this release is to not only promote public awareness of this epidemic, but also to educate the reader and reevaluate the current wisdom in the field of addiction. In turn, this would decrease the stigma that surrounds substance abuse, and millions more could get the appropriate help that they need. (PRWeb Aug 23, 2006)

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]]> Wed, 23 Aug 2006 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/08/prweb427369.htm “Principles of Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation in the 21st Century- 10 Critical Questions to Ask Regarding Effective Treatment” http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/07/prweb415971.htm Alcoholism and drug addiction has reached epic proportions in the 21st century. We can no longer afford to ignore the impact it is having in our country. Since the 1930's, only one option has been made known, AA and its sister programs, and their statistics are not encouraging. Therefore, it is now imperative that professionals actually reevaluate the effectiveness of their treatment approaches and begin to offer alternatives that are more effective.Melanie Solomon is the author of “AA-Not the Only Way; Your One Stop Resource Guide to 12-Step Alternatives, which can be found on The Addiction Association of Professional’s website, www.naadac.org, in their bookstore, www.amazon.com, as well as on it’s own site, www.aanottheonlyway.com. (PRWeb Jul 26, 2006)

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]]> Wed, 26 Jul 2006 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/07/prweb415971.htm April is Alcohol Awareness Month -- It's Time to Reveal the Truth! Research Kept Hidden from Public for Over 3 Decades Regarding Alternatives to 12-Step Programs http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/04/prweb367371.htm April 6th is National Alcohol Screening Day and all of April is Alcohol Awareness month, and data continue to show that both alcohol and other addictions remain epidemic. Solomon readily acknowledges the contribution that AA and other 12-step programs have had, but also suggests that due to their dismal success rates, alternatives must be explored. Her workshops and presentations present some discussion points and important questions for expanding the treatment dialog in the U.S. (PRWeb Apr 4, 2006)

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]]> Tue, 04 Apr 2006 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/04/prweb367371.htm New Book Outlining Effective Alternatives in Treating Alcoholism Receives Praise From Recovery Experts http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/01/prweb330363.htm Everyone has heard of Alcoholics Anonymous and other 12-step program that support many people each year who are suffering with alcohol and drug addictions. However, many more find themselves battling a one-size-fits-all system, and are in dire need of learning about the multitude of other, evidence-based options, resources meant to either supplement or substitute AA and its ilk. Alternatives to Alcoholics Anonymous and sister 12-step programs detailed in first-ever comprehensive resource guide; recovery rates are expected to increase. (PRWeb Jan 14, 2006)

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]]> Sat, 14 Jan 2006 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/01/prweb330363.htm Alternatives to Alcoholics Anonymous, 12-Step Programs Detailed in First-Ever Comprehensive Resource Guide; Recovery Rates Expected To Increase http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/12/prweb316961.htm "AA-Not the Only Way" responds to growing demand from recovery experts, problem drinkers and drug addicts for global resource directory of alternative, evidence-based treatments. Addiction experts are most concerned that AA-style treatment works for only 5% of its participants, as revealed by AA's own internal secret member surveys as well as independent U.S. government surveys. Therefore, it is now imperative to spread the word about other options, ones that allow for the integration of new knowledge and research findings. (PRWeb Dec 2, 2005)

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