More on aversion therapy for alcoholism

November 5, 9:25 AMSan Jose Alcoholism ExaminerBill B.

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There are people who chose aversion therapy and it aided their recovery.  One success wrote:

"Dear Bill, your article about aversion therapy in the "San Jose Alcoholism Examiner" could not be more misleading. As an individual who went through the Schick program I must say it worked. It worked beautifully. May I call your attention to the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Principles of Addiction Medicine, Fourth Edition. Chapter 61, Aversion Therapies. This article clearly describes the "aversion techniques" administered at Schick Shadel Hospital in Seattle. It also provides the scientific data that back up the use of this powerful technique. For the uninformed who simply wish to think that they just "make you drink until you puke", this article will help educate anyone wishing to learn about this "cutting edge" therapy that has been working for over 75 years. I urge you to consider doing a little more leg work before you publish a misleading article such as the one you posted on your site. You may succeed in preventing someone form seeking the treatment that could save their life. Why don't you come tour the Hospital in Seattle and see for yourself? Then maybe, with an enlightened perspective you could write a follow up article once you have seen, met graduates and learned about the huge success's that are happening everyday here in Seattle. Feel free to contact me directly if you wish to learn more about Schick Shadel and it's industry leading success rate. I've been there. Thank you, jb"

Anyone who has an addiction problem should consider all alternatives.  As they say, "Don't drink, even if you ass is about to fall off!".