It's one thing to opt out of any treatment, but to place faith in something stupid should certify one as nuts and therefore forcefully treatable.
It's a Catch-22!
Why is it more acceptable NOT to treat the condition rather than trying an alternative approach. They both carry the same penalty if they are not effective, right?
Also, he has opted out of the traditional treatment because of his previous experience with it. That makes this an informed choice, IMO. Maybe not the right choice, but informed nonetheless.