Show Notes
HAMS (Harm Reduction, Abstinence, and Moderation Support) is a peer-led and free-of-charge support and informational group for anyone who wants to change their drinking habits for the better. Kenneth Anderson founded HAMS in 2006 / 2007. There's free downloadable worksheets on the HAMS website, there's a HAMS Facebook group which is also where they announce their Zoom meetings, and there is a HAMS book "How to Change Your Drinking" that details the HAMS principles and information about alcohol in general.
Timestamps: 00:00 HAMS intro 01:15 What is harm reduction? 03:24 How to drink less 06:43 Harm reduction + moderation difference 10:15 Why Ken started HAMS 17:15 The "choice" theory of addition 27:06 History of addiction treatment, Prohibition + AA 38:33 Substance use harm reduction 41:49 Mainstream addiction narrative misleading 50:06 How to get started with HAMS 57:19 Treatment history + belladonna 1:04:32 Can you cure alcoholism / addiction? 1:16:08 Harm reduction, moderation or abstinence? 1:18:00 Most surprising things since starting HAMS
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