Alternatives to 12-Step Programs?

Question by PortWine: Alternatives to 12-step programs?
I believe I suffer from too much stress and not a good enough management system for the stress I have, and that alcohol abuse is one of many symptoms.
I’ve been binge drinking (5-6 drinks) about every 10 days for the last 3 months, where I drink more and faster than is within my values. I’ve tried to cut back, but only been partially successful.
I’ve had friends who were in 12-step programs and “treatment,” and they describe recovery addicts, emphatically stated B.S., and cult-like behavior on the parts of both the recievers and givers of support. They even describe some of this crap happening with therapists specializing in addiction.
Although I love Dr. Drew from Loveline, I’m sure I would reject much of the methods he would use with me.
Any thoughts?

Best answer:

Answer by Darkness
YOU ARE RETARDED

Answer by bmac
That’s because you really don’t want any help. So try some more controlled drinking. When the pain in your life gets bad enough, then maybe you’ll be willing to try anything to make the pain STOP. Even a 12-step program.

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