Alcoholism

I was a sober college student

As a high school student, I imagined college to be a hedonistic John Hughes movie. Rehab at 17 changed all that

Lily Weinstein, The Fix Sunday, Sep 23, 2012 4:01 PM UTC
Life Alcoholism, The Fix, addiction

I didn’t even want these kids!

My alcoholic cokehead husband said, Let's raise a brood! Then we split up

Cary Tennis Friday, Sep 21, 2012 12:00 AM UTC 60
Life ADHD, Alcoholics Anonymous

Why can’t some of us relax?

New experiments with mice offer telling clues about the neurobiology of fear

Tom Jacobs, Pacific Standard Tuesday, Sep 18, 2012 3:58 PM UTC
Life Pacific Standard, Neuroscience

How should we treat addiction?

The leader of the largest alternative to AA sounds off on why 12 steps shouldn't be the only model for sobriety

Joe Schrank, The Fix Monday, Sep 3, 2012 1:30 PM UTC 38
Life The Fix, addiction, Alcoholism

Do 12-step programs lead to cults?

We think we're finding help, but we could be submitting ourselves to a unique form of trauma

Maia Szalavitz, The Fix Tuesday, Aug 28, 2012 7:46 PM UTC 32
Life The Fix, Drugs, Alcoholism

She tried to run me over!

Is my friend out of control or are we still just having wild fun?

Cary Tennis Thursday, Aug 23, 2012 12:00 AM UTC 30
Life Since You Asked, Intervention

Let me do sobriety my way

While I may not be your definition of sober, I am mine. So stop telling me what I need

Mishka Shubaly, The Fix Saturday, Aug 18, 2012 4:00 PM UTC 82
Life The Fix, Alcoholism, Sobriety

My bipolar awakening

I always clung to the idea that I had a quirky personality until the evidence became overwhelming

Jowita Bydlowska Wednesday, Aug 15, 2012 8:59 PM UTC 14
Life Bipolar Disorder

My family are all drunks

I've found Al-Anon but I'm losing my loved ones

Cary Tennis Monday, Aug 13, 2012 12:00 AM UTC 41
Life Since You Asked, Alcoholism

Shut up, old abusive drunk!

It sounded idyllic, teaching English to Asian monks on a remote mountaintop. Enter: Nasty dry-drunk alcoholic boss

Cary Tennis Wednesday, Jul 4, 2012 12:00 AM UTC 41
Life Since You Asked, Alcoholism

Don’t do what I did, son!

I made many mistakes until I turned my life around; now I see that in him and it drives me crazy!

Cary Tennis Monday, Jun 25, 2012 12:00 AM UTC 11
Life Since You Asked, Recovery

My relapse years

After months of trying to quit, I knew I'd be a drunk for life. Then I discovered how useful failing can be

Sarah Hepola Thursday, Jun 14, 2012 12:00 AM UTC 69
Life Life stories, addiction

I’m rich, privileged and drunk

After years of pain I've found love again. My problem? I can't quit drinking

Cary Tennis Tuesday, May 8, 2012 12:00 AM UTC 52
Life Since You Asked, Alcoholism

Will my husband ever stop drinking?

He's tried and tried and I wonder if it's hopeless. What can I do?

Cary Tennis Thursday, Mar 15, 2012 12:00 AM UTC 56
Life Since You Asked, Alcoholism

Therapy’s not helping my depression

After 15 years and no progress, I'm ready to quit it for good

Cary Tennis Wednesday, Feb 29, 2012 1:00 AM UTC 71
Life Since You Asked, depression

A match made on Craigslist adult services

James was the first man to pay me for sex. He wanted to bring out the good in me, even though he needed the bad

Melissa Petro Wednesday, Feb 15, 2012 4:59 AM UTC 41
Life Salon -- After Dark

I’ve never had a drink in my whole life

Because of a family history, I've never touched a drop. And then there was a toast and we raised our glasses ...

Cary Tennis Wednesday, Feb 15, 2012 1:00 AM UTC 55
Life Since You Asked, Alcoholism

My husband is tormenting me

I'm four months sober, trying to finish a book, and he's playing weird mind games

Cary Tennis Thursday, Feb 9, 2012 1:00 AM UTC 73
Life Since You Asked, Alcoholism

I keep dating the same kind of men

I know I keep making bad decisions ... but knowing hasn't helped me change

Cary Tennis Wednesday, Feb 8, 2012 1:00 AM UTC 32
Life Since You Asked, dating

Unemployment is making me depressed

I lost my job, came back to my hometown and now I'm lost

Cary Tennis Thursday, Jan 5, 2012 1:00 AM UTC 58
Life Since You Asked, depression

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