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.