The techniques learned by
Dr. Ruth Fox in mind control experiments using alcoholics as clinical subjects
were easily adapted to silence whistleblowers. Program participants are
required to abandon their strong sense of self and embrace the judgment and
directives of the group philosophy and mentors. The concept translates to a
“client” becoming obedient to those above him/her in the hierarchy of the 12
Step program. Forced submission and
subservience are hallmarks of the 12 Step program. This can conflict with a human rights
perspective which asserts that all human beings deserve recognition of their
inherent dignity and are equal, having inalienable rights. Abusive rehabilitative treatment programs
violate human rights when they force detrimental obedience and subservience to
the “Higher Power” and to those in authority within the program, regardless of
related circumstances.
The rigid dogma demeans and
damages the person who is an innocent crime victim or victim of
trauma. For persons suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD),
one of the most important healing elements is the concept of empowerment and
personal control. To force whistleblowers, victims of sexual assault,
crime victims or combat trauma victims to admit moral lapse due to defects of
character is contrary to what is necessary for recovery from the injuries that
inflicted vulnerability. Thus, programs
that espouse the rigid approach of 12 Step philosophies are contraindicated for
populations under consideration as target markets by certain industries and
affiliated groups.
There have been several U.S.A.
Congressional investigations into abusive treatment programs and numerous state
investigations, but they multiply and thrive despite exposure of their abusive
methods. These aberrant systems have usurped authority over the quality
control system within the medical community and are entrenched as the
“monitors” of professional behavior. They are well-positioned to
permit financial exploitation of the systems all citizens need for safety and
health. Their ability to harm professionals acting with integrity when
they report the illegal or unethical activities of these harmful enterprises is
a clear threat to our nation’s security. At this time no agency exists to
assist a medical professional targeted by the corrupted interests, and this
must change.
