Beyond Detox, Beyond Sobriety
Where alcohol is concerned, detoxification or “drying out” is not treatment, but only the first step toward a booze-free existence.
Sobriety and Recovery — Know the Difference
Sobriety is a state, while recovery is a never-ending responsibility to dig into the emotional, psychological, and behavioral patterns that led the person into addiction in the first place.
More Comedians and Substances
Professional comedians might be the world’s biggest experts on substance use and abuse.
Introducing… Comedians and Substances
The most illuminating tales of addicted life come from a relatively tiny slice of the occupational spectrum: professional comedians.
More Things About Alcohol and Addiction
Those suffering from addiction cannot see how they appear to the rest of the world, while simultaneously placing higher value on the drug of choice over most other factors in their lives.
Some Things About Alcohol and Addiction
Is a non-addict even a possibility? Does everyone start out already belonging to the category of incipient addict, a condition from which we can never graduate; the best state to which we can ever aspire?