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Anecdotes Are Not Evidence

Revisado: 08-15-22

I was hoping to learn more about scientific research with respect to addiction. Instead, anecdote predominated throughout the book. I get anecdote and testimony in my AA and NA meetings all day long. Even though I love a good story, if I am to accept any information as a valid description of observable phenomenon, I hope to be offered high quality research in support of such opinions. Very little true science is referred to in this book. I’m not saying he is incorrect in his views on addiction and it’s treatment, but I can’t say I have a lot of confidence either-yet. I need good evidence, research done by reputable and respected scientists. He may offer such information in his other books, but I have not read any other books than this one by Lance Dodes. I strongly suspect he may very well be correct and up to date, but until I see good research, my suspicions must remain only that-suspicions. His views do have much in common with what is offered in 12 step meetings, namely that addiction is but a symptom of emotional problems we humans suffer from. Refreshing from his entire treatment plan for addiction is the lack of 12 step dogma and the idea that we absolutely need a “higher power” and a sponsor in order to get and stay clean. I honestly think his treatment ideas in this book require hard science as part of the narrative in order to support them.

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