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Friday, April 12. 2013

Self-help with addictions

I am a big fan of AA as a help with addiction and as a method for personal growth and maturity.


It's not the only way, but it might be the best way for those who have trouble with it. Recently, people have recommended two books by Allen Carr:


The Easy Way to Stop Drinking


Allen Carr's Easyway to Stop Smoking

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Also a program called "Rational Recovery" works for many people. No one size fits all.
#1 Richard on 2013-04-12 19:38 (Reply)
Stop drinking and smoking, then what the hell do I do?

I'm not a man of such virtue. I've been my whole life, reliable, responsible, and relevant to the task at hand.

I realize it is different for others. But don't paint me, please, with that broad brush of guilt for my habits, just because others with those habits would be failures no matter.

I'll die early, most likely, thus saving you all money.

Cheers!
#2 XRay on 2013-04-12 22:24 (Reply)
"Rational" Recovery?

You mean, it's as if to say, that the "Twelve Steps" of A.A. that have helped millions of people all over the world for over 70 years, is "Irrational"?

Really?

How sober to start off your brand spankin' new recovery program, with that bullshit attitude.

Maybe you might check in with your sponsor, and do just a wee bit of work on that personal inventory, no?
#3 Scullman on 2013-04-13 22:04 (Reply)

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