Replying to Treatment for alcoholism in europe
In america the typical protocal is to push absolute abstinence.
In europe when you go into treatment the first thing they ask you is "what is the minimum number of drinks you think you could get by with in a day?"
The importance of an addicts subjective experience is obviously emphasized in europe.
In america objective judgement is rendered- addicts dont know whats best for themselves- they need to be indoctrinated by medical professionals who know everything
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