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[–] • 2 pts

There are so many more effective and proven ways than 12-step cults.

But I am not an alcoholic, I am a drunk. Alcoholics go to meetings, I go to parties.

[–] [deleted] • 4 pts

Fun fact. The founder of AA began the program with a focus on proper nutrition as a replacement for alcoholism, believing it to be a result of deficiencies. Then it was taken over, the nutritional education thrown out, and replaced with mantras about hope, and the addition of free donuts and coffee.

[–] • 2 pts

Imagine if AA was a nutrition and fitness club and courts mandated alcoholics to attend for 6 months.

[–] • 0 pt

I disagree, having read the book. It was labeled a “spiritual malady” by the founders.

[–] • 1 pt (edited )

I'm on the "fuck you I quit" method. The whole apologizing thing felt awkward to me. The worst I ever did to anyone drunk is be lazy. well, I don't have any children, so if you are counting on me for something fuck you. I have a job, but I always did that job sober. The only person with a right to count on me is my girlfriend (life partner), and Lord knows I apologize to her for shit I do sober.

I guess time will tell if being dry works. I wouldn't mind another stint in rehab. That was fun.