PROFESSIONAL UNDERUTILIZATION OF RECOVERY, INC

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.