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“It is a myth that alcoholics have some spontaneous insight and then seek treatment. Victims of this disease do not submit to treatment out of spontaneous insight - typically, in our experience they come to their recognition scenes through a buildup of crises that crash through their almost impenetrable defense systems. They are forced to seek help; and when they don't, they perish miserably.”

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Vernon Johnson

Vernon Johnson, a mysterious figure, was born on August 23, 1920, and passed away in 1998. Detailed information about his life is currently limited. more

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