Why AA & NA Does Not Work For Everyone

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Have you ever wondered why AA & NA does not work for everyone? Ever tried 12 step programs only to be left feeling judged and confused? I did too and I still managed to defeat my drug addiction without becoming a "dry drunk".
References on some of the information I base my opinion of addiction:

Neuroscientist and Recovered Addict Marc Lewis: https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2015/aug/30/marc-lewis-the-neuroscientist-who-believes-addiction-is-not-a-disease

Why addiction is not a disease from
National Drug & Alcohol Research Centre: https://ndarc.med.unsw.edu.au/blog/why-addiction-isnt-disease-instead-result-deep-learning

National Alcohol & Addiction Support is available at:
- https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
- https://alcorehab.org/hotlines/
- https://www.stopaddiction.us/requests.php?kw=substance%20abuse%20hotlines&m=bp&nw=oNetwork&msclkid=e0fd2fdd1d5d1fe369617022bbfcfcf1
- https://addictionresource.com/addiction-and-rehab-hotlines/#:~:text=Drug%20Addiction%20Hotline%20Number%20SAMHSA%20national%20hotline%201-800-662-HELP,information%20on%20substance%20abuse%2024%20hours%20a%20day.
Alternative Program to AA & NA
-Rational Recovery Information: https://rational.org/index.php?id=1
-SMART Recovery Information: https://www.smartrecovery.org/

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