For more than 80 years, 12-
step programs like Alcoholics Anonymous have helped millions give up
drinking for good. But today, more and more experts are calling for a
change in how doctors and specialists approach the treatment of alcohol
addiction. They say for some alcoholics, the cold-turkey just isn’t the
answer. Many programs now advocate lifelong moderate drinking in
combination with other treatments. At the same time, scientists are hot
on the trail of brand-new drugs that could help those dependent on
drinking. Rethinking the abstinence-only approach and a look at the
changing perspectives on the treatment of alcohol addiction.
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