Cliff HightowerinILLUMINATION·7 hours agoHotel Alcoholonia: You Can Check In, But You Can Never LeaveI dreamed about sneaking and drinking after being sober a year — The dream was vivid. I found myself at a bar. Sitting there, I looked over the beer in stock and ordered up this strange one I had never tasted before. The bartender sat the pint down in front of me and remarked on how that was one of the better…Alcoholism5 min read
James Boylan·14 hours agoSpirituality and How To Explain My Return To Life After DeathGetting shot and watching the incident as if I were watching from above About 50 or so years ago I had a traumatic, life-changing experience. I was a Detroit Police Officer assigned to the Narcotic Section. Before this particular night, I had been on more drug raids than I could…Spirituality4 min read
James Boylan·8 hours agoSpirituality and How To Achieve Success By Feeling GratitudeThe more gratitude you have the more abundance you get Recently, I had a reminder of all that I have to be grateful for. I was reminded that, since I have joined AA and began working the Program to the best of my ability, I now have choices. Looking back…Spirituality4 min read
Haneef Abbas·1 day agoThe Mother of All SinsThe recent news on the Supreme Court of Canada’s ruling that extreme intoxication can be used as defence in violent crimes — which may include sexual assaults and murder — reminded me of a story I came across in the Book of Hadiths (teachings and sayings of Prophet Muhammed). “A…Alcohol2 min read
Mark GodfreyinThe Authentic Eclectic·1 day agoAlcoholics Go To Meetings, I’m A Drunk, We Have PartiesIt’s all a matter of perspective (and money)… — The Mayor of London has been pictured visiting a cannabis farm in the USA this week. It’s rumoured to be part of his consideration of whether to decriminalise cannabis usage in London. Naturally, among the right-leaning commentators (including some government ministers), this has provoked outrage. …Drugs4 min read
Phil Roberts·19 hours ago5 Reasons Why It’s Healthy to Drink Alcohol-Free BeerDump that soda right now — Healthy. That’s what I tell people when they ask me about alcohol-free beer. Beer is not healthy, you say? Let me tell you that an alternative beer can be more beneficial than regular alcoholic beverages. We all know alcohol is bad for you. But some beers are healthier than others…Health5 min read
Mark GodfreyinThe Authentic Eclectic·12 hours agoRecycling My Alcoholic WillpowerIt’s the way, not the will… — The well-used expression ‘where there’s a will, there’s a way’ can apply to all sorts of situations. The implication of course is that virtually anything can be achieved if there is sufficient willpower. Giving up alcohol requires a lot of willpower. In my case, it required planning, effort and concentration…Alcohol4 min read
Emily Shulkin·2 hours agoSemi-Charmed Life? Indeed…Cheers to UW-Madison — My friends and I loved to drink liquor and beer and anything really that might get us shwasty pants. One night we were at a friend’s frat house, in which usually we chilled, but this night it was a rager. My friend even let me bartend briefly… What can’t this…College3 min read
Michelle Love·4 hours agoThe things I did to regenerate my liver — with MRI & blood work to prove itI am not a doctor, but I’ve out-doctored every single physician and specialist I’ve seen in the last decade. I have a huge passion for how the body works and specifically — how to heal the body. …Alcoholism8 min read
Jason Smith·1 day agoYou Don’t Just Save Your Life When You Quit Alcohol, You Save a Fortune TooI’ve written many times about how quitting drinking saved my life, gave me a new focus and made me a fitter, healthier and happier person. I’ve explained how different everything about me and what’s around me now is. I’ve talked about my newfound confidence and self esteem. …Sobriety4 min read
