The Obligatory Amy Winehouse Post

Much ado has been made about Amy Winhouse’s tragic death – in no small part because it’s suspected that it was a drug related death, and of course her biggest hit song was titled “Rehab” and is perceived as expressing an anti-change / anti-sobriety message. I see it differently. I think “Rehab” was an anti-coercion anthem.

Public Shaming In The Irish Times

An idiot alleged that an article in which I was quoted was guilty of shaming people with addiction. Then went on to shame the author and myself. I reply to it here, and show you how to see through the game played by such mental midgets.

Clean Slate in The Irish Times

Lara Marlowe had a great article in this past weekend’s edition of Dublin’s top newspaper, The Irish Times.  The piece, titled How US obsession with addiction has spawned a rehab industry, asks some basic questions about the us rehab industry.  I had a great conversation with Lara, and she seemed genuinely shocked to find that most… Continue reading Clean Slate in The Irish Times

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.