Anyone that tells you their way is the only way is full of shit. I used to listen to that nonsense and take it at face value. Saying things like "Reasearch indicates a higher success rate" or "In my experience, these things were a mistake" is fine. I'm unable to drink in moderation, but I'm no so arrogant that I'm possessed to insist my experience is universal. Some addicts actually can moderate, even if they're a tiny percentage. I smashed a lot of norms on my journey and it troubles me to read so many recovering people regurgitating those phrases, because I feel dismissed or unworthy of acknowledgement. I did mushrooms and acid recreationally when I was young, so it's unlikely that I would pursue that treatment, but I'm very interested in Ayahuasca. (To unearth unresolved pain or trauma) I also use cannabis. I turned to it medically, but it elevates me, so it's valid to claim I'm not sober. I don't care. If I continued drinking, I would be dead.
Just be very careful. ✌ I enjoyed your article. Thank you!