Regarding studies and surveys we can take our pick from a variety of final results, studies that show an effectiveness range from 90% to sub 0 effectiveness for different approaches.
Because there is no uniformity, no duplication of results, or control group and no followup or methods to ensure the validity of what the subjects are self-reporting, and often little willingness on the part of people who should properly be participating for more realistic numbers.
I can't think of an area of study that is conducted more shabbily than recovery statistics.
Interesting that the Scientologists have concrete studies testifying to their 90% recovery success rates...shouldn't we be pushing newcomers to become Scientologists if statistical success is all that important to us?
If we are not willing to do that then why is this even a concern? Or is there more in the mix here than truly wanting no more than to send new people in the best scientifically studied and highest statistically proven direction?
If there's no other agenda let's hear some strong and ongoing Narconon promoting.