He DID try it, but it was at the time and also in the late 50’s that Mental health researchers tried LSD and Psylocibin mushrooms in research to treat mental illness. It was not found to be helpful and shortly thereafter many of the major psychotropic drugs came on the scene that were very helpful.
we now have medications that help withdrawal from alcohol that are not addictive and antidepressants that treat the very common underlying depression that leads to relapse.
“...we now have medications that help withdrawal from alcohol that are not addictive and antidepressants that treat the very common underlying depression that leads to relapse.”
When I learned AA, the steps were the treatment for underlying depression and avoiding relapse.
These days everybody wants/needs to be a victim of something; depression, adhd, etc. Therefore entitled to special treatment, excuses, etc.
But then I’m not a product of the “recovery industry,” so I’m biased against all the psychobabble and money involved.
Relapse is no problem if the next time and the next time you can plan of drugs to withdraw, as you note.
Shakin and bakin leaves a greater impression.
Your mileage may differ.