US of AA: How the Twelve Steps Hijacked the Science of Alcoholism

After the Prohibition ended, American scientists and AA members teamed up to push the idea that alcoholism is a disease, hoping for research funding. Turns out, there's not much proof for that. Instead, problem drinking is a complex issue needing different approaches like therapy and meds. US of AA digs into how AA became the go-to treatment despite better options, leaving many untreated and a system that's long overdue for change.

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