The great actor and comedian Robin Williams died August 11, 2014 after years of substance abuse and severe depression.
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Talk show host Craig Ferguson shares his story as a recovering alcoholic. In 2007, Ferguson celebrated his 15 year anniversary of sobriety. In this video clip, he discusses his days as an alcoholic, suicidal thoughts, self medication, seeking help, life in a rehabilitation center, and his sobriety. He reminds us that we are responsible for our actions and even after 15 years sober, he admits, “I don’t have a drinking problem, I have a thinking problem.”
I walked back into AA and picked up what I hope will be my second and last white chip. I dove into the program like a duck to water and have been working the steps ever since.
I am free of tobacco 6 years, and overeating, and no sugar, no flour, for 3 years continuously now. I have not used cocaine for at least 15 years and haven’t had a drink in nearly 10.
Check out this article that describes the debate between complete abstinence and moderate drinking for recovering alcoholics in addition to the debate about the use of medication to assist with recovery. What do you think?
