”People Should Not Be Paying For 12 Step Recovery””People Should Not Be Paying For 12 Step Recovery”
Scope of Practice
Journalist and person in long-term recovery Maia Szalavitz joins the podcast to talk about her op-ed piece in the New York Times on Sunday, March 11 where she discussed the prevalence of 12 Step programming and requirements in treatment facilities de...
45:02•24 Mar 2023
Maia Szalavitz Questions the Dominance of 12 Step Programs in Addiction Recovery
“The idea is, and this is a mistaken idea, but it is.”
Picture this: You're seeking help for addiction, but the only available options push a religious-based 12 Step program. Journalist and long-term recovery advocate Maia Szalavitz tackles this very issue in a thought-provoking episode of 'Scope of Practice'. Szalavitz dives into her New York Times op-ed, discussing how the omnipresence of 12 Step programs in treatment facilities can violate First Amendment rights for those who object to its religious undertones.
She highlights the scarcity of non-religious therapies and challenges the stereotype that addiction is closely linked to violent behavior. Szalavitz doesn't stop there; she delves into the benefits and drawbacks of medications like methadone and buprenorphine, emphasizing the importance of personalized treatment plans over a one-size-fits-all approach. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of addiction recovery and the need for more diverse treatment options.
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