You can listen to a 5 minute interview on NPR with the author this new book, which should be available on Amazon by the middle of April – I will let people decide for themselves – a worthy debate, of course I haven’t read the book yet!

 http://www.npr.org/books/titles/291405911/the-sober-truth-debunking-the-bad-science-behind-12-step-programs-and-the-rehab

 

The Sober Truth

Debunking The Bad Science Behind 12-Step Programs And The Rehab Industry

by LANCE, M.D. DODES and ZACHARY DODES

The Sober Truth

 

NPR Summary

Based on in-depth analyses, the latest research and convincing case studies, a doctor with more than 35 years of experience treating people with addictions builds a powerful and compelling case against Alcoholics Anonymous, 12-step programs and the growing for-profit rehab industry.