Question

select the correct answer.
how does the holistic biomedical help people deal with addiction?
a. it holds meetings where addicts and their family members can gather and discuss how addiction affects the home.
b. it encourages addicts to commit themselves to sobriety by changing their past experiences and future goals.
c. it focuses on addiction as a physical disease, instead of a mental problem that can be cured with the right treatment.

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Holding meetings for addicts and families to discuss the impact of addiction is more about family therapy or support groups, not specifically the 12 - step framework.
• Option B: The 12 - step framework of recovery (e.g., Alcoholics Anonymous) encourages addicts to surrender, reflect on past behaviors, and set new goals as part of the recovery process, which aligns with the nature of 12 - step programs.
• Option C: The 12 - step framework does not view addiction as a physical disease in the way described; it is more about spiritual, emotional, and behavioral recovery, and the idea of "curing" with treatment in this way is not the focus of 12 - step programs.

Answer:

B. It encourages addicts to commit themselves to sobriety by changing bad past behaviors and new goals.