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EPISODE · Aug 4, 2025 · 12 MIN

Ep 111 The Study That Shatters AA's Biggest Claim

from Kirsten Johnson Podcast

You were told to leave AA is to drink — and to drink is to die. But what if the data says otherwise?In this episode of the Sobriety Bestie Podcast, I break down one of the most important studies you’ve probably never heard of — the 1992 NLAES study conducted by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. This massive, government-funded study followed thousands of people who met the criteria for alcohol dependence... and most of them got better without AA or treatment.This episode dives into:🧠 The myth of powerlessness📉 What actual recovery stats show🚫 The “real alcoholic” label as loaded language📚 Highlights from Resisting 12-Step Coercion🪩 Get fee tools, community, Zooms and book club to deprogram 12-step ideology 📚👉 Inside the Deprogram Lounge click here💬 Let’s Connect @SobrietyBestieDM me or comment on any Sobriety Bestie socials. I’m here for the conversation.Let’s get f*cking free.

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