Why The Phrase "Once an Addict, Always an Addict" is Dead

I'm Dr. Adi Jaffe and I consider myself an ex-addict. Why? Because I no longer buy into the OAA ideology. Despite the fact that I struggled with meth addiction for years, I have left my addiction far behind me and am no longer "an addict."

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Changing How We Measure "Addiction"

It’s no secret that people who tend to drink a lot or use drugs excessively may find themselves strugglinging with substance dependency. So, it’s not an illogical jump to presume that, in order for people to no longer “have an addiction”, they must completely abstain from drugs and alcohol. Right?

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The Importance of Socialization in Recovery

Social interaction can provide a sense of purpose and offer opportunities for additional coping strategies as well as boredom and loneliness resolution.

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Harm Reduction Saves Lives

Harm reduction is all about minimizing the harm, or impact addiction has on someone’s life, rather than punishing them or forcing them into a treatment that may or may not work.

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