What Is Th E Difference Between Addiction Clinical Counslors and 12 Step Self Help Programs?
Question by Ina B: what is th e difference between addiction clinical counslors and 12 step self help programs?
I am doing a research paper on drug addiction recovery and what the difference is between the clinical staff (treatment) and going to self help 12-Step groups (etc. N/A, AA).
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Answer by JAMES C
In a clinical setting it’s more one on one and some find it easier to open up in that setting. Most addicts have underlying issues that caused the addiction in the first place. As for A/A-N/A is done in a group setting where one addict depends on others to help him. Its a support structure, that can be carried from the meeting to the street or home. If the addict feels the need to use he/she can call upon their sponsor for help. (only works if the phone call is made) I prefer to counsel in small groups, and do not follow the A/A N/A method. Drugs and alcohol use is a personal choice just as recovery is. Recovery will only work when the person truly wants to quit.
Answer by Here2Help
have you tried googling it? im pretty sure you will find your answers. but my guess is that the clinical staff you deal with actual conselors, staf, etc.. that will talk with you, experts, professionals, who can help the person get over there addiction. as oppose to 12 step is where you go to the meeting, voluntarily along with other people like themselves. everyone in the room is there for the same reason, to get help, support from other people who understand there problem and what they are going thru. People just take turns going up in front of everyone and saying who they are, what there problem is, alcoholic, porn addict, sex addict, etc.. and tell there story, admitting the problem is the ‘first step’.
hope this helps.
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