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September 10, 2025Addiction ResearchOpen Access

Comparing and Integrating the 12-Step Recovery Model and Classical Medical Model: Toward a Holistic Framework for Addiction Treatment

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JUJulian Ungar-SargonDominican University of California

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Implication

Critical analysis reveals strengths of both models in addiction treatment, suggesting a holistic framework.

Key Points

  • The integrated framework improves addiction treatment outcomes by merging both recovery and medical models.
  • Key dimensions of addiction, including biological, psychological, social, and spiritual factors, are embraced.
  • This approach supports physicians in enhancing their care strategies for patients with substance use disorders.
  • Critical analysis outlines the limitations and strengths of the 12-Step and classical medical models.

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Julian Ungar-Sargon (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1a27254b1d3bfb60ddcf1https://doi.org/10.33425/2639-8451.1051
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