This episode was originally published on Oct 31st, 2012.

When a male AA member killed a mother and child in Honolulu a big five year investigation ensued, only to discover that courts were ordering violent & sexual offenders to AA meetings, unknown to the public. Monica Richardson discovered through an AA world board member that sex offenders were targeting meetings unknown to members or the public (who were being forced there by courts and unions) . After attending AA for over 30+ years Monica decided to leave and change things from the outside.

This episode was originally published on December 5th, 2012.

In 1982, Dr Marc Kern received his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology. In 1983 He founded Addiction Alternatives, his private practice in Los Angeles, California, to provide clients with non-12-step addiction treatment alternatives, because there are many more people like him who do not find AA and the 12-step approach to be effective. His practical self-help book "Take Control, Now!" is a do-it-yourself blueprint for managing unwanted habits. of the Addictions.

This episode was originally published on April 18th, 2012 Alternatives to 12-Step Programs

When AA doesn't work for you, there are many other ways to get help for problematic use:

1. 1. SMART Recovery
   2. The Sinclair Method using Naltrexone
   3. Psilocybin journeys with an Indigenous shaman or therapist
   4. Harm Reduction
   5. Moderation Management
   6. "Get a life" approach
   7. Go back to school
   8. Good outpatient treatment with no AA requirement
   9. The Freedom Model
   10. The Center for Motivation and Change in NYC
   11. Practical Recovery in San Diego
   12. Ibogaine therapy in Mexico
   13. Ketamine therapy done with a doctor
   14. LifeRing Secular Recovery
   15. Rational Recovery (not my favorite)