Many concerts in the area for your enjoyment
DOWN HOME: Johnson City, 300 W. Main St. April 3, 8 p.m., Sons of Bluegrass, $ 8-$ 10; April 4, 8 p.m., Willie Watson, $ 12; April 9, 8 p.m., New Country Rehab and Josh Oliver, $ 8-$ 14. www.downhome.com or 423-929-9822. HACIENDA LOS …. JOHNSON CITY …
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The Surprising Failures of 12 Steps
In lieu of medication, psychotherapy, or a combination thereof, your doctor prescribes nightly meetings with a group of similarly afflicted individuals, and a set of 12 non-medical guidelines for recovery, half of which require direct appeals to God …
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Do 12–step programs work? New book weighs in
The 12 steps, popularized in the 1930s by AA co-founder Bill Wilson, are the foundation of drug and alcohol treatment in America, embedded in everything from homeless shelters to high-priced treatment facilities. … the Bad Science Behind 12-Step …
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