The Doctor Is In

It seemed like such a great idea at the time…
His name is Darin. Of course, that’s not his real name, but he is a casual friend of mine. A bright young man, possessed of good looks, a warm smile, and a soft-spoken demeanor. Darin is brilliant with computers–not merely competent, as many are, but a […]

“There is a solution.” So starts a chapter of the
Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous - the virtual Bible of recovery from alcoholism and the basis of all 12-step recovery programs. And it works - according to the testimony of millions of recovering alcoholics and addicts in the nearly 70 years since the inception of AA […]

If you take the opportunity to speak with those who have survived the ordeal of addiction and alcoholism and who are in recovery, you will find a wide range of stories and experiences. When we think about those who are alcoholics and addicts, they are typically viewed through the lens of late-stage affliction: homeless, disheveled, […]

I was listening to Bill O’Reilly on the radio recently, discussing a sports figure whose career was ended by drug use. He was using it as a segue into his philosophy about drug laws, enforcement, legalization and addiction. Now, I like O’Reilly, and agree with him maybe 60-70% of the time, but he — and […]