Maron As Family Influence Case Study
Some people are volunteer case studies, none more so than comedy pros who occasionally spill far more than a listener wants to know about some of their health problems, including the mental and emotional ones.
Spiral Out, Hit the Wall
Whenever you self-medicate with, even if it’s exercise or food, when you stop it, then the dam breaks and everything that you’ve been keeping at bay emotionally comes right up. And then you’ve gotta decide what to do with it.
12-Step Programs’ Secret Agenda
Why do some stand-up comedians attend AA meeting even though they’re not alcoholics? Because a ready-made audience is right there and willing to be entertained.
The Line Between Substance Use and Substance Abuse
From eating addiction to heroin addiction, we look at where the line is between substance use and substance abuse.
Addiction, Overdoses, and Statistics
The leaked preliminary budget proposal suggests cutting a slew of substance abuse prevention and treatment programs.
The Most Gangster Thing, Update
We continue the story of Jason Williams, founder of Sober Gangster, who had a long road to addiction recovery and remained sober for decades.