Professional literature since 1360 often reflects extreme misinterpret
ations of the self-help group, Recovery Inc., developed by A. A. Low,
a psychiatrist. The literature is reviewed misinterpretations identifi
ed, corrections and clarification presented There are 4 types of disto
rtions: Language meeting structure, ascribing religious parallels and
the nature of self-help groups. Recovery, Inc. is seldom used by menta
l health professionals. This seems to be due to lack of information ab
out the group and distortions from the literature and brief observatio
ns. Failure of therapists to collaborate results in losing critical tr
eatment advantages not found and duplicated in professional services a
lone.