13th Stepping is a term that refers to the act of more experienced 12-step support group members taking advantage of newer, more desperate and impressionable 12-step group attendees – financially, or sexually. At times, it’s been referred to jokingly. I remember a movie with Greg Kinnear and Gary Shandling where they used AA meetings as… Continue reading 13th Step Film Needs Your Support
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Alcoholics Anonymous Allergy Model Madness Displayed by Jane Velez-Mitchell
Jane Velez-Mitchell spews garbage recovery advice about eating foods that contain alcohol, or using any products that contain alcohol, and their supposed ability to trigger relapse. Jane identifies as a recovering alcoholic and consumption addict.
Listen to Monica’s Safe Recovery Show with Steven Slate
I just appeared on the Safe Recovery blog talk radio show, hosted by Monica of the Stop 13 Step In AA blog. We had a great talk, covering several issues including whether some recovery ideas may actually contribute to suicidal ideation, the allergy model of addiction, the St Jude Program’s philosophy, and more. For those… Continue reading Listen to Monica’s Safe Recovery Show with Steven Slate
Recent Rants On Legalization
Two recent rants on legalization make me think about how this topic is very relevant to the Freedom Model approach of helping people with substance use problems. Check it out, there’s a great video of Penn Jillette discussing the topic.
Russell Brand’s Ridiculous Testimony To Parliament About Addiction
Comedian and “recovering addict” Russell Brand recently testified in front of a committee in Parliament about drug policy. If you want to watch it, here’s the full video, his portion goes 29 minutes long, or you can skip it and read my points below: What’s wrong with Russell’s pitch? I’m sure his intentions are nothing… Continue reading Russell Brand’s Ridiculous Testimony To Parliament About Addiction
Sleazy Tactics Used To Full Dramatic Effect in Kevin McCauley’s ‘Pleasure Unwoven’: The Choice Argument
Pleasure Unwoven is a slickly scripted and produced educational DVD presumably marketed to rehabs. I can picture a room full of rehab patients being forced to watch it right now – but hey, it’s probably better than watching videos of that priest with a chalkboard from Hazelden. I’ve digressed though – the website for Pleasure… Continue reading Sleazy Tactics Used To Full Dramatic Effect in Kevin McCauley’s ‘Pleasure Unwoven’: The Choice Argument
Dr David Hanson on Alcohol Problems & Solutions
Listen to Kenneth Anderson of the HAMS Harm Reduction Network interview Dr David Hanson.
Harm Reduction Radio Interviews Michelle Dunbar on The St Jude CBE Program
Kenneth Anderson of the HAMS Harm Reduction Network has an interesting Blog Talk Radio show which covers a lot of alternative approaches to addiction. This week, he interviewed Michelle Dunbar, executive director of the Saint Jude Retreats. She discusses some history of the Saint Jude CBE Program, and discusses the research on success rates. You… Continue reading Harm Reduction Radio Interviews Michelle Dunbar on The St Jude CBE Program