A reader recently chastised me about denigrating the conventional recovery methods (see my response here), but they also went on to say: Different people find their solutions in different ways and it really doesn’t matter what rehab method they use, if it works for them then it is effective. I’ve heard this many times, and… Continue reading Different Methods Work For Different People. Or Do They?
Why Bash Other Programs and Methods?
The propaganda from conventional recovery methods negatively effects people with addiction, so it is essential to debunk these myths and lies.
Are Substance Abusers Selfish?
What is commonly referred to as selfishness in the recovery culture, is not relly in anyone’s self-interest, and the altruistic strategies prescribed as a solution are self-contradictory.
The Bonkers Institute On Addiction
The Bonkers Institute is a website that makes fun of junk science and intellectual absurdity. If you’re really nerdy about your disdain for the disease theory of addiction, check out this post: Addictive Properties of Shiitake Sesame Vinaigrette
Comedian Hannibal Buress Takes It One Day At A Time
I saw a performance by SNL writer Hannibal Buress tonight, and he had a funny bit about a famous AA slogan (to paraphrase): People get so cliche when they’re going through shit. They say ‘well I’m just taking things one day at a time right now’. Yeah, of course you are, that’s how time works.… Continue reading Comedian Hannibal Buress Takes It One Day At A Time
I Was Right About Lindsay, Maybe…
Lindsay’s own words in an upcoming Vanity Fair interview may prove me right. Last week, in my second post on Lindsay Lohan, I wrote about the fact that doctors at her most recent treatment program have concluded that she was misdiagnosed, and that she had no physical dependence to alcohol. Furthermore, I concluded that she… Continue reading I Was Right About Lindsay, Maybe…
Loaded Words: Addiction
Addiction is a tricky term, if you can stop thinking in this term, you may cease to behave according to it.
OASAS Misses The Point on Heterosexism
This post has little to do with addiction itself, and more to do with an ironic interesting thing I found on an addiction website. In the early 70’s, Martin Rochlin wrote a subversive and humorous psychological essay called “The Heterosexual Questionnaire”. It asks the reader questions normally directed at GLBT people, such as: What do… Continue reading OASAS Misses The Point on Heterosexism
Review of the Saint Jude Home Program
This is the best self-help book available for substance use problems, check out my review.
A Sober Look At The Lohan Situation – Part 2
Lindsay Lohan is very likely to quit any substance use problem she may have, if she can successfully escape the court system first.