The Problem with 12 Step ProgramsThe Problem with 12 Step Programs
Awkwardish
Ruby Tobor-Vasquez and Ty critically examine 12 step programs, exploring their drawbacks and alternative recovery methods.
48:00•16 Jan 2022
12 Step Programs Under the Microscope: Ruby's Honest Take
“My main issues with step programs is that they utilize untrained, unskilled, lay people as a substitute for therapy, and they call them sponsors, and that always bothered me.”
Ever wondered if 12 step programs are the only path to recovery? Ruby Tobor-Vasquez and her best friend, Ty, tackle this controversial topic head-on in this episode of 'Awkwardish'. Ruby, a former participant, shares her candid thoughts on why she believes these programs can sometimes do more harm than good. From untrained sponsors acting as therapists to the discouragement of necessary medication, Ruby doesn't hold back.
She argues that these programs can feel like a false religion, stripping away personal agency and empowerment. But it's not all critique—Ruby and Ty also discuss alternative recovery methods like SMART Recovery and the importance of reducing stigma around relapse. This episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about different paths to sobriety or questioning their current recovery journey.
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