South Park did a great episode on the dangers and absurdity of Alcoholics Anonymous and the recovery culture, check it out here.
Tag: recovery culture
It’s All Twelve-Step – So Stop Talking About Science Already
Figureheads of the recovery culture claim that treatment uses science to provide solutions for addiction. They also claim that those who question the treatment system stand in the way of science and progress. Meanwhile, the main component of treatment- Substance/Drug Abuse Counseling – is oriented around a form of faith healing: the 12-Steps.
No Such Thing As A Former Heroin Addict?
Dr Drew says there is no such thing as a former heroin addict, I call nonsense.
The Plight of the Individual Mind in the Recovery Culture
The death of the individual spirit that happens in “recovery” is truly the death of choice. This post is the first in a series that will examine the importance of true individuality in making a lasting change of a substance abuse habit.
Attitude Is Everything – Recovering vs Recovered
Believing in lifelong recovery is setting yourself up for failure. Some people believe you can become permanently recovered from addiction.
Beyond One Day At A Time
There are a few fundamental problems with the thought process of a person who abuses substances, but today, we’ll just be tackling the pattern of short term thinking which is so often at the base of these problems – and how the most common piece of advice doled out in 12-step groups reinforces this negative… Continue reading Beyond One Day At A Time
Coping With AA (Atheist Abuse) Part 2 – Humility
In the recovery culture, atheists are attacked as arrogant and in need of humility. This says nothing about the atheist, but a lot about the person making the claim.
Coping With AA (Atheist Abuse) Part 1
The recovery culture can be abusive to atheists, here are some general tips for dealing with it.
Greg Giraldo Dies at 44 – Tragic Case of Recovery
Greg Giraldo dies of recovery.
Comedian Greg Giraldo Overdoses Hours After Recovery Rally
Greg Giraldo is the latest high profile victim of the recovery culture and disease theory lies.