In my early career, I was adamant about abstinence as the only viable solution to alcohol and other drug (AOD) problems—problems that I then universally framed as “addiction.” At that time, declaring that moderated use was a legitimate, potentially effective strategy for some people with AOD problems would have been tantamount to waving the proverbial(……)
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It has become fashionable by commentators in the addictions arena to point to research studies confirming three linked findings:Â 1) the course of alcohol and other drug (AOD) problems are highly variable rather than inevitably progressive, 2) the majority of people experiencing substance use disorders and broader patterns of AOD-related problems resolve these challenges without(……)