Hi Vince I am not sure if I have the right answer you are looking for. But if we go back when A.A. was started it was one drunk helping another drunk, experience strengh and hope.Why because we understand one another. I believe allot of ppl suffering from the dieses dont accept the education because they feel that this instructors or counselors dont understand because some of them have no clue what it's like being an addict.
I think it comes down tO these 3 letters: HOW, in my experience I have seen in meetings that self knowledge doesn't cure you of our fatal progressive disease. Most likely ppl are in denial of the problem. I think the clinical aspect is important but not a must (do) to stay clean and sober.
