Recovery Anonymous?

On Mother's Day a controversial article about alcoholism and anonymity appeared in the New York Times.  In it, NYT reporter David Colman used his first and last name when he revealed that he is in recovery.  Tradition Eleven of Alcoholics Anonymous states "Our public relations policy is based on attraction rather than promotion; we need always maintain personal anonymity at the level of press, radio, and films."

Some questions to ponder  . . . Did Mr. Colman's action break this tradition?  Is Tradition Eleven as relevant today as it was when written over 70 years ago?  Who's anonymity is it anyway??

Weigh in and share your thought!

Addiction Recovery for the Family; Do they Need it?

If addiction is a family disease shouldn't recovery for the family be the focus?  How and where do families access recovery as a family?  Addiction Recovery Consulting Services (ARCS) asked the same questions and the answers were disheartening at best.  There is really no service or program that helps families as a family recover.  So, 5 years ago ARCS began developing a service that addresses this missing link in the field of addiction treatment and recovery. It has grown into a unique, powerful process that continues to evolve and expand.  A brief overview will be posted soon on ARCS web site or to learn more about this service and how it might benefit you and your family contact ARCS directly at (415) 717-3675. 

Benefits of Intervention?

The BIGGER question . . . what are the risks?  Your thoughts?

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Alice Tanner, JD, IS

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Thanksgiving Wishes

Intervention Knows No Season

Fall . . . a time of year when we think of holidays, of family, of giving thanks, of being together, of joy and love, good friends and good food. For families suffering with addiction, the holidays are anything but these things. Addiction doesn't go away, take a break or give us a reprieve because the festivities of the season are upon us. In fact, it can be quite the opposite; the ugliness of the disease comes out in all its glory.

As family and friends slowly and with trepidation come to the conclusion that intervention might be a viable option for them, they then struggle with when to move forward and do it. The obstacles are many . . . Thanksgiving with family is planned . . . kids are in college and have exams . . . travel is so hard during the holidays . . . let's not ruin everyone's festive mood . . . Yes, the holidays are a convenient obstacle.

In reality, there is never a "perfect" time to address this issue; it is an issue the family has hoped they would never have to address at all. But alas, addiction runs its own course and holidays are not a shield to illness or a reason for putting off serious healthcare. Rather than focusing on the obstacles of the holidays, consider the benefits they offer; the family is coming together anyway, intervention is a gift of love and what better time to give it than the season of giving, what better way to say "I love you!"

If you or your family need help, there is no better time to reach out for it!