Author: Steven Slate

Charlie Sheen Confirms That Chuck Lorre Is an AA Member

The cancellation of Two And A Half Men is really a heightened version of a spat between 2 men about whether or not AA is an effective solution for a substance use problem. Chuck Lorre holds most of the power in this situation, he also happens to be completely devoted to Alcoholics Anonymous, which Sheen has been openly criticizing. See the evidence here, along with new info from CBS execs.

Charlie Sheen Turns On The Cult – And Feels The Wrath of Alcoholics Anonymous

When Charlie Sheen said that AA was a cult, he was right. Two and a Half Men creator Chuck Lorre has cancelled production of the show because Charlie denounced AA, and it’s teachings. Why would he do this when he’s continued production in the past when Charlie went through rougher incidents? Because Charlie was in AA back then – but now that he’s left the cult, he needs to be punished.

Comparing Apples to Melons – Four Loko

A closer look at the facts reveals that Four Loko is only involved in drinking related incidents because those who choose to drink it are already risky binge drinkers with histories of starting drinking at an earlier age, drinking more, and drinking more often. Alcoholic energy drinks have been unfairly targeted – and most of them have less caffeine than the same amount of coffee!

The Tragedy of Motivational Interviewing

Contradiction

Motivational Interviewing may be the most successful approach the treatment world has for helping people to change their substance use habits – unfortunately the positives are likely outweighed or undone by the conventional treatment approaches with which it is simultaneously delivered.

Obesity as a Brain Disease

The dimwitted Nora Volkow will eventually destroy her own argument when she declares every unfavorable behavior to be disease. Currently, she’s got her sight set on food addiction; I can’t wait till she takes on things that involve no consumption whatsoever, such as video games. She really misses the point.

Choice and Will Power

Will-Power is often confused as being the key element in a choice based model of addiction. One needn’t deny their will in order to solve a substance use problem. Just because addiction is not a disease, that doesn’t mean that one must live with constant “cravings” or desires to use drugs and alcohol. Learn more about a choice based model of addiction here.

69.5% of Treatment Revenues Come From Public Funds

Unfortunately, most of the money spent on treatment for drug and alcohol problems comes from the government. This situation props up the false and ineffective disease model favored by government agencies such as the NIDA, and results in worse services for us all. There is no free market competition working to bring better help to people with addiction.