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Old 02-09-2010, 09:39 AM
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RacerX
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I took and am taking the 3-step approach:

1. AA
2. Individual Therapy with a recovering alcoholic of 13 years.
3. Psychiatrist - She specializes in alcohol abuse recovery and has me on non-addictive medications to help in my early stages.

I have to say that this three-tier approach, although I'm sure NOT for everyone, has been a life saver for me. Although it sounds like it would take a ton of time with this approach, it really doesn't. I see my therapist once every other week, my pscyh once a week (very short period of time just to monitor my meds and make adjustments) and AA twice a day - once at lunch and once at night.

I've heard that you have to be ready to do whatever it takes to get and remain sober. I'm taking those words as the Gospel truth and am trying to live it out as best I can.

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