The Sober Truth: Debunking the Bad Science Behind 12-Step Programs and the Rehab Industry

The Sober Truth is a groundbreaking exposé that reveals the shocking truth about Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and the rehab industry.

This book exposes the deeply flawed science behind 12-step programs and shows why they have only a 5–10 percent success rate.

Despite this, doctors, employers, and judges continue to refer addicted people to treatment programs based on the 12-step model.

Dr.

Lance Dodes analyzes dozens of studies to reveal a startling pattern of errors, misjudgments, and biases in the research.

He also explores the entire story of AA's rise from its origins in early fundamentalist religious and mystical beliefs to its present-day place of privilege in politics and media.

The Sober Truth includes true stories from Dr.

Dodes's thirty-five years of clinical practice, as well as firsthand accounts submitted by addicts through an open invitation on the Psychology Today website.

This book is a must-read for anyone looking to understand the truth about addiction and the rehab industry.