Anita Dubey

In the following viewpoint, Anita Dubey attests that many people overcome substance use problems without treatment. Research demonstrates that addicts who are motivated to quit and possess strong social support systems are able to recover without professional help. Dubey is the editor of The Journal, an Ontario-based publication for addiction specialists.

As you read, consider the following questions:

1. According to Dubey, what research studies demonstrate the effectiveness of spontaneous recovery?
2. For what reasons do people resist treatment programs, in Dubey’s view?
3. What are some characteristics of addicts who recover without professional help"

The basic reason I quit was because I had to. I thought it was going to kill me really soon. I was so paranoid of being caught with cocaine that I would sit in my house in the dark with a flashlight, so...