Dee, if you read my original post where I mentioned the term copout, I did so in relation to those who claim that their addiction is a disease, not in relation to anyone in a 12 step program.
If a 12 step program works for someone, all power to them and I wish them luck. But it does not change my opinion that addiction is not a disease. In fact, if a 12 step program does meet with success it reinforces my view that drug addiction is not in fact a disease.
To YVO: thanks for the information on the background history of 12 step programs. It is what I originally believed in that case and my original statement about it being religious based was correct.
Techman
If a 12 step program works for someone, all power to them and I wish them luck. But it does not change my opinion that addiction is not a disease. In fact, if a 12 step program does meet with success it reinforces my view that drug addiction is not in fact a disease.
To YVO: thanks for the information on the background history of 12 step programs. It is what I originally believed in that case and my original statement about it being religious based was correct.
Techman