It’s pretty abnormal to not drink, especially if you’re young – 40 or under. It’s even somewhat abnormal to not smoke weed if you move in certain artistic or bohemian social circles, like I do. When is it OK to disclose your addiction?
Ian is a 41-year-old graphic designer and aspiring art therapist. In this excerpt from my book The Eccentrics – out in 2016 – we hear about his mostly innocent childhood and how drugs and alcohol nearly ruined his life.
A scathing article in The Atlantic dissects the program of Alcoholics Anonymous, pointing out its flaws and advocating for a more medical approach to treating alcoholism. I read the 8,000-plus-word piece so you don’t have to. And I’ve got to say, while she’s got some points here, I hardly believe her assessment of the AA program.
If you feel the need to chastise James Hetfield as a crybaby for getting sober, then go burn your copy of Master of Puppets. We know you still have it.
Metallica is notorious for playing hard and partying harder. That’s why the band is nicknamed Alcoholica. James Hetfield expounds on addiction and recovery.
On Superbowl Sunday 2012, I sat down with my last six-pack of beer. I think I took it easy since I knew I was going to rehab the next day. I also admitted I was an alcoholic.
“My friend Steph has bipolar and a drinking problem. She had been sober for about 3 months. But she texted me and mentioned she was having a couple beers, which concerned me.”
Kelly is a theatrical actress who got hooked on crystal meth and cocaine. In this excerpt from The Eccentrics, we see the irony of her addiction as it relates to her acting career.
This Thanksgiving, we are thankful for our sobriety. We are thankful for our sanity. We are thankful for our fellowship. We are thankful for our friends and family who have supported us. And we are also thankful for our creativity.
Ethan is a thirtysomething Harvard-educated heroin junkie. While he is sober and stable now, he wasn’t always. Here is an excerpt from the forthcoming book The Eccentrics in which he relays one of his grandiose rock-bottoms. From Chapter 7, The Jetsetter: California. 2005. SFO airport. High on ketamine. Manic. He was wearing sunglasses and a crimson…
