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My Poster-Boy

Is Charlie Sheen a poster boy for the non-12-step, non-disease crowd?

Finally Some Real Reporting: Scientific American On “Curing” Yourself Of Addiction

Some honest reporting from Scientific American on the reality of natural “recovery” or self-change from substance use problems

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.

Dr Drew Has Two and a Half Brain Cells

Dr Drew shows us the true attitude of addiction counselors in his latest comments on Charlie Sheen.

Charlie Sheen Case Reveals The True Character of The Recovery Culture

The recovery culture doesn’t see men who need help, they see animals who need to be tamed. Addiction is a behavior that rational beings can learn to change, not a disease.

Charlie Sheen In Rehab Again? That’s The Definition of Insanity.

Charlie Sheen is probably going to rehab again, but this is an insane idea according to the recovery culture’s own definition of insanity.

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