The Alcoholism and Addiction Cure: A Holistic Approach to Total Recovery by Chris Prentiss
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Book Reviews of The Alcoholism and Addiction Cure: A Holistic Approach to Total Recovery
Book Review: confusing to cure a non-disease yet still not be normal. . .
Summary: 1 Stars
It's not a disease but it can be cured? What's to cure then? only illnesses or diseases need cures. well normal conditions don't require a "cure." And if they are "cured" why can't they drink normally? If there is no disease, no alcoholism, why don't they serve wine at dinner? Once the "core issues" are cleared up and gone around day 15 of the $70,000 plus a month program they should be able to toast with a cocktail like normal folks can on occasion. I just don't see how a non-disease would require a cure and if there is no condition after 30 days why can't the residents drink normally like people who have never struggled with addiction? Isn't that what a "cure" is? A return to normal? If someone was completely cured of their peanut allergy wouldn't that mean they could eat a PBJ? If they can't drink safely doesn't that mean they are not cured of the disease they never had? And if they can't relapse why does Passages send residents home with sober companions and readmit them after they pick up a drink or drug again (what other places call a relapse)? Bit of a contradiction it seems. Book Review: Great Recovery Story, But Who Can Afford Their Plan?
Summary: 2 Stars
The story that the son, Pax, wrote about his addiction and recovery was great. It rang brutally true. I was into the book and ready to see how they could translate their $50,000/month Malibu treatment plan to the masses. The answer? They can't. They recommend hiring a western medical doctor, a clinical pyschologist, a massage therapist, a nutrionist, an acupuncturist, a hypnotist, and a doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine as the minimum "holistic treatment team". They recommend going to clinical pyschologist at least 3 times/week. During a question/answer part of the book, it was asked "What if I can't afford all of this?" The answer? Ask to be treated for free. Tell them that they'd be part of a "Passages model team".
Okay...
My HMO pays for 10 counseling sessions per year with a social worker. And the copay for that is $40 per visit. Somehow I don't think I'm going to be able to assemble this psychological dream team without a load of cash and a lot of free time.
Oh, and what should you do if your dream team doesn't live in your small town? MOVE to a big city (just for a month).
I'm not a big fan of AA and their dogmatic religiosity, but at least they're free and close by!
Book Review: not worth it
Summary: 1 Stars
this book was unimpressive to me. just a waste of money as very little in it is of much use.Book Review: Book Review
Summary: 5 Stars
Great Book! A lot of really good information to help understand addictions, which in turn helps understand how to plot a course to overcome addictions. A lot of resources suggestions included.Book Review: Beware
Summary: 1 Stars
Beware of words like "total" and "cure"
Alcoholism and drug addiction are diseases much like heart disease, lifestyle related. Anyone who makes high risk alcohol and drug choices can develop this disease. Some people have an increased biological risk.
People can recover from these illnesses and live relatively normal lives. Some addicts and alcoholics, just like people with heart disease, don't follow their treatment and get sick again.
Just like I am skeptical of books about weight loss, easy heart condition fixes and cancer cures, so I would also beware of a book that promises total recovery or a cure for a disease. These are the words of book sellers, marketing and profiteering, not science.