Who benefits from The Freedom From Alcohol® Method?
The treatment works for most excessive drinkers who seek to control, moderate or stop drinking entirely, regardless of the severity of their problem. It may not be appropriate, however, for someone who is currently attending AA or is otherwise abstinent. We do not seek, encourage or treat those who are meaningfully involved in AA recovery or are abstinent. We do, however, get referrals from AA “sponsors” and physicians who seek our treatment and support for those AA members or patients whose frequent relapses put their lives in danger. Our aim in these cases is to support, in a safe manner, a return to abstinence. This is a controversial area and we leave it to each patient to make his or her own decision in this matter. It is important to note that the vast majority of excessive drinkers do not see themselves as “alcoholics,” let alone as candidates for AA (please see question 16 below). It also may be difficult to start treatment in the middle of a severe binge that incapacitates the
