Self Help Alcoholism: How Does an Alcoholic Get Better on Self-Sufficiency Alone?
Question by this guy with a question: How does an alcoholic get better on self-sufficiency alone?
is this possible? i know AA members say no but has anyone ever succeeded in this endeavor? or failed and learned something? im interested thank you
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Answer by Tom J
I succeeded, despite the best efforts of my family to drive me to drink.
AA $ ucks
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