How Do Programs That Build Self-Esteem Help?
** James Milam of the Recovery Center in Seattle says: “We have a program that is not self-blaming. When we explain that they have an abnormal physical reaction to alcoholism, it bolsters their sense of self-esteem and confidence. They stop thinking that it’s all their own fault and their own weakness, and begin to work on really solving the problem.” Prior to nutritional therapy, most clients had strong feelings of irritability, depression, anxiety, fatigue, and lassitude, accompanied by craving for alcohol. After therapy, these feelings were substantially reduced, and in many cases totally eliminated. * Most programs include in-patient medical detoxification, a three to four-week minimum of in-patient care, educational programs on the biology of alcoholism, intensive nutritional therapy and education, participation with Alcoholics Anonymous, involvement of the family, and careful follow-up attention. * The first few days of sobriety are the most uncomfortable. The liver and kidneys m
