Ep 111 The Study That Shatters AA's Biggest Claim
Sobriety Bestie Podcast · Kirsten Johnson
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Show Notes
You were told to leave AA is to drink — and to drink is to die. But what if the data says otherwise?
In this episode of the Sobriety Bestie Podcast, I break down one of the most important studies you’ve probably never heard of — the 1992 NLAES study conducted by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.
This massive, government-funded study followed thousands of people who met the criteria for alcohol dependence... and most of them got better without AA or treatment.
This episode dives into:
- 🧠 The myth of powerlessness
- 📉 What actual recovery stats show
- 🚫 The “real alcoholic” label as loaded language
- 📚 Highlights from Resisting 12-Step Coercion
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