Orthomolecular alcoholism treatment differs from other alcohol dependency treatments in so far as it focuses on the physical damage to the brain that is caused by alcohol dependence. Only by restoring the molecular balance, can alcoholics comfortably remain abstinent.
It is in stark contrast to the traditional 12-step method, which attempts to correct the behavioral, spiritual and emotional causes of alcoholism, paying no attention to the physical damage alcohol may have caused.
However, the two approaches are not mutually exclusive. In fact Bill W., one of the founding fathers of Alcoholics Anonymous was of the belief that correcting damage at the molecular level, with nutritional and vitamin supplements, was an important factor in treating alcohol dependency. However is advised by orthomolecular practitioners that once they have been 'fixed' at the molecular level, recovering alcoholics should attend 12-step meetings regularly.
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Lead Writer/Reviewer : Kayla Loibl
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