Atheists & Agnostics
In reply to the discussion: Atheist Mom Forced Into Court-Ordered Christian Counseling [View all]Atman
(31,464 posts)The facts don't back up your statement. Statistically, NO method of so-called treatment is better than AA. In other words, you can just quit on your own. You can attend Secular Organization for Sobriety. You can go to therapy or visit a counselor. ANYTHING one does has exactly the same success rate as AA. Anything. Look up the stats. As even AA people will tell you, nothing will get you to quit your addiction other than your commitment. So, do people who regularly attend AA meeting achieve success? Sure...if they're committed to sobriety. But no more so than anyone else attending/doing any other program or therapy. AA is a religious organization, and it should not be a court-mandated program anymore than a court should be allowed to tell you to attend church as your punishment.