m. Melanie Solomon, author of the
breakthrough book, "AA Not the Only Way -- Your One Stop Resource Guide to
12-Step Alternatives ," hopes that this year those seeking treatment for
themselves or loved ones, or those making recommendations for others will
consider, embrace and expand the dialog and knowledge about available
treatment options. Yet 93-97
percent of treatment facilities in the U.

-- Since the one-size-fits-all approach of 12-step programs only works
for 3-5 percent of people, what alternative treatments are available?

-- What has three decades of scientific research shown? Why are so many
conventional addiction professionals reluctant to accept and share the
findings?

-- Are the rights of people suffering from substance abuse being
compromised by the lack of information sharing in the recovery industry?

-- Is mandating or prescribing only one treatment ethical? What is the
legal trend in the U.

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Where: The Doe Fund
520 Gates Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11216
www. Other studies, including one conducted
by AA's own General Service Organization, suggest that only 3-5 percent of
those who first attend a meeting can be counted a year later."

Dr.

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-- Rob Weiss, LMFT, Program Director of the Sexual Recovery Institute Los
Angeles, will discuss Internet Porn and Men's Issues on February 11th.

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aanottheonlyway. "Sex addiction wrecks lives and
families in a manner no different from addiction to drugs or alcohol, yet
it remains misunderstood, unappreciated , unaccepted -- and very much under
treated.

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AA-Not the Only Way


Solomon is quick to acknowledge the tremendous contribution AA has made to
those it has helped but suggests that the numbers are just too staggering
not to explore alternatives for those not being served well by 12-step
approaches.m.
-- "Frank L," one of the founders of the first of five (5) 12-Step
support groups for recovering sex and relationship addicts, Sexual
Compulsives, will orient the audience to recovery groups available to Sex
Addicts on February 25th. Stephen Groth, known as
"Dr.

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ADVISORY/Hazelden Foundation to Be Honored for Their Own Charitable Donation to the Doe Fund's Job Skills Training Program

Americans, privately and through public funds, will spend at least $10-12
billion in treatment facilities this year, even though collectively we seem
to be getting worse and not better because of lack of information about
treatment alternatives. regarding 12-step programs?

-- There are four times as many problem drinkers as there are
"alcoholics" in the U.recoveryradioshow.

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. Patrick Carnes, the icon and noted
pioneer in the field of Sex Addiction therapy, will headline a Recovery
Radio Show guest line-up during a groundbreaking February series addressing
one of the least understood yet most pervasive addictions.

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The reception will include a presentation by
Chef Gino D'Alessandro , author of Gino's Kitchen:
Nourishing the Soul, published by Hazelden, 1997. Correspondingly , The Doe
Fund reports that 99% of their clients have a history
of suffering with the disease of addiction. Those wishing an interview or speaker for their
organization may contact her through the website. Carnes, who authored the best-selling book, "Out of the
Shadows: Understanding Sexual Addiction," will wrap up the series that
includes five experts who will shed light on this once-forbidden topic:

-- Sharon O' Hara, Sexual Addiction Therapist in Torrance , California,
will define Sex Addiction and address the contributing factors on February
4th.com

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What: A recognition reception featuring a demonstration by
trainees currently in The Doe Fund's Culinary Arts
Program.S. To contact the Recovery Radio Show during the week, call the
main number (949) 334-0471, ext.

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It will also confirm that there are four times as many problem
drinkers as alcoholics in this country and that nine out of ten of these
people avoid conventional treatment.

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What options are available to them?

In order to stimulate dialog and exchange of information pertaining to
these issues, Solomon has recently expanded her website --
www.

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Hazelden provides quality
recovery, education, literature, and professional
services for individuals with chemical dependency and
other addictive behaviors.doe.com -- to include many other resources plus a free
discussion forum. 111, or send email inquiries to
www.

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PRESS RELEASE 'Then What?' Wonders 'AA Not the Only Way' Author Melanie Solomon as National Alcohol Screening Day and Alcohol Awareness Month Approach

S. Further, her presentations
suggest some important questions for expanding the treatment dialog in the
U.
Dr.5) Los Angeles
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remain based on 12-step models. "But more so, we did it
because we realized that nowhere else has this subject been given a full
shrift examination on-air, allowing our listeners to put the shame aside,
and better understand an addiction that in fact is profound and widespread.

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Highlights: Opening remarks by The Doe Fund CEO, George McDonald,
followed by Ellen L.
(Click here for details)
"Sex addiction is no joke," he added.

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Chef
Gino, the chef when food service was offered at
Hazelden's former Gramercy Park location, was largely
responsible for connecting the two non-profits. EDT,
April 27, 2005.S.

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There are viable, evidence-based alternatives, more practical,
and well accepted and established in other countries, that might better
suit the complex and individualized needs of people suffering with
substance abuse problems. He is now in recovery, as is his
partner and Co-Host , Bob Munck.

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When: The reception will take place at 1:00 p.
April 6 is National Alcohol Screening Day
and April is Alcohol Awareness Month.

The Recovery Radio Show airs LIVE each Saturday night 6-8 p.

On March 4th, Dr.

"We deemed February 'Sex Addiction Month ' partly because of the quirky and
jocular association with Valentine's Day," said Dr.

The Recovery Radio Show is a service of the Recovery Media Inc.

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Data continues to show that alcohol and other addictions remain epidemic,
contribute greatly to hospital and prison occupancy, dramatically decrease
workplace productivity, and are a leading contributor to fatalities in the
U. Solomon 's book is the first to provide a
comprehensive (and expanding) directory of licensed professionals and
treatment programs offering such choices. (Pacific
Time) and gives listeners a toll-free call -in number, (888) 995-5552, so
they can discuss their addiction issues of all kinds in a safe, anonymous
environment. Groth is a physician who specializes in emergency medicine and
practiced in that field for over 25 years before having to deal with his
own addictions to opiates and alcohol.

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News Editors/Assignment Editors
ADVISORY.

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Who: Hazelden New York , part of the internationally known
non-profit Hazelden Foundation, will be honored for
generously donating its kitchen equipment to The Doe
Fund 's Culinary Arts training program and feeding the
area homeless.
-- Maureen Canning , MA, Sexual Disorder Service at The Meadows in
Wickenburg, AZ, will discuss trauma and women 's issues as pertains to Sex
Addiction on February 18th. Steve," co-host of the only LIVE call -in radio program focusing on
recovery from chemical and behavioral addictions., a
not-for-profit 501c (3) corporation headquartered in Aliso Viejo,
California.

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Breyer, President and CEO of the
Hazelden Foundation.

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PRESS RELEASE Sex Addiction Expert Dr. Patrick Carnes to Lead Month -Long Series to Be Aired on the 'Recovery Radio Show'

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