Yesterday I made a commitment to sobriety, and I want to start attending AA meetings in Austin, TX. Where should I go?
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posted by anonymous
on May 17, 2013 -
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My husband drinks too much, and I just attended my first Al-Anon meeting. I have some questions about it.
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 17, 2013 -
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(Asking for a friend)
I have been sober for nearly a year, and attend AA meetings regularly. Recently, an old friend has moved to my city and has confided in me that they are concerned with their own drinking habits, think they may be an alcoholic, and asked for my help. I am happy to support my friend, but some boundary issues have come up that I would like metafilter's advice on. (Sorry in advance for length.)
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posted by dysh
on Feb 10, 2013 -
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Met perfect girl. She doesn't drink. Turns out, she's in AA. What to do/where to go/how to support?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 17, 2012 -
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12-step tourism: Are there any NYC recovery meetings that are known to be particularly interesting, non-traditional, or fun?
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posted by jpziller
on Sep 6, 2011 -
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I'd like to halt my unhealthy (for me) pot and alcohol habit without completely swearing off either substance. Is this do-able? Are there books or Portland, Ore., groups that can help me with this? How can I stick with this plan when all of the people I'm closest too are daily users of one substance or the other?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 24, 2011 -
12 answers
Tips for quitting drinking, without making a huge deal out of it and still having a social life (other than AA and meetings).
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 18, 2011 -
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My question is about the TV show breaking bad and rehab "philosophy",
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posted by gregg
on Jun 5, 2011 -
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Thinking about quitting drinking, but I'm nowhere near bottomed out. Are there resources for people who find it hard to quit moderate drinking?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 5, 2011 -
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Looking for one of the thinnest, smallest digital cameras that uses AA batteries.
Thanks!
posted by luvmywife
on Oct 29, 2010 -
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Would rehab be appropriate for someone who binge drinks only a couple times per week, but is desperate to quit and has tried to do so many times without success?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 9, 2010 -
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Are there any effective, well-respected alternatives to Alcoholics Anonymous that don't require group meetings?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 7, 2010 -
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I'm looking for reputable alcohol rehab programs in the Los Angeles area that accept Medicare, for someone who may need to a program as long as 60 or 90 days.
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 30, 2010 -
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AlcoholismFilter: Members of AA who “take what you want, and leave the rest”. How exactly do you DO this? What do you “take”, and what do you ignore? How can I benefit from the mutual support and encouragement of an AA group, and help others and myself, while there are many things about AA I disagree with? (Non-AA groups not available in my area).
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 17, 2010 -
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I fear my sister is falling off the wagon in her ongoing struggle with alcoholism. Is there anything I can do to stop this slide? Challenge: 500 miles away.
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 2, 2009 -
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Information Technolgies Program or some sort of simliar AA towards an actual career/'real' job?
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posted by Sprocket
on Sep 10, 2008 -
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Can someone who's been there, or is close to someone who's been there, relate to me how the first few weeks in recovery from alcohol abuse in an AA type typically play out? My partner is going through this, and I'm feeling pretty confused, abandoned, and (I'm ashamed to say) a little angry.
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 18, 2008 -
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Are there any stories of recovering/recovered alcoholics (with more than a few years sobriety) returning to drinking without serious consequences? I'm looking for post-sobriety 'success' stories.
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 17, 2008 -
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I have a pretty serious drinking problem which has caused me to "call in sick" too often at my job. I finally confessed to my supervisor that I have a drinking problem. I should have been fired long ago, but because I appealed to them for help, the company is willing to keep me on the payroll provided that I seek treatment for my addiction. Here's my dilemma: where I live, every alcohol/chemical dependency treatment program is based on Alcoholics Anonymous and its 12 Steps. I have an intrinsic aversion to anything even remotely associated with a Higher Power, God, Jesus, etc. I need to find a treatment facility ( either residential or out-patient) that'll help me get sober without all the spiritual mumbo-jumbo associated with AA and the 12 Steps. I live in Corpus Christi, Texas and it's important that any suitable treatment program be located somewhere nearby--preferably Austin since I have sober friends there. But I guess anywhere in Texas will do. Any suggestions?
posted by buzzbash
on Feb 5, 2008 -
30 answers
I am a chronic procrastinator and I am addicted to the Internet. I am looking for an organization similar to Alcoholics Anonymous in or near Berkeley, California.
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 4, 2007 -
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My girlfriend says that she's going to leave me at the end of the week if I don't attempt to seek help for my drinking problem. Now what?
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 3, 2007 -
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So Energizer or Duracell? Or some other brand? I'm confused. Apparently they are both 5 times more powerful than the other. I'm looking for the best value-for-money AA battery on the market (i.e. battery hours per dollar). I understand it depends to some extent on the device. Let's say two devices - the TV remote control - and a digital camerra. Anyone have a link to the definitive report?
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posted by zaebiz
on May 13, 2007 -
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My dad will be sober for 26 years in a couple weeks, and being that AA is such a huge part of his life, I wanted to get him something really special. I'm not familiar with AA so I was hoping to get some suggestions both from people in the program as well as general ideas about a gift.
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posted by camfys
on May 7, 2007 -
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Are there any non-AA/MA marijuana recovery options? I'm stuck in a rut living alone in a town where I don't know many people, smoking daily, and I can't break this 15 year habit.
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 16, 2007 -
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Alcoholics Anonymous question: my boyfriend has announced that he wants to start going to meetings - can anyone offer any advice as to how I can help him? I don't know if it is the alcohol that is the problem, or something else.
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 31, 2005 -
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[Social consciense filter]
I know, for a fact, that someone is drink driving EVERY DAY. Not just a few pints, but at LEAST 8pints and then driving home. Mostly it's a short, five minute drive, but sometimes it's longer distance. I have tried to talk to him and get him to stop - to walk to the pub. His brother has tried to talk to him. He just won't. He is also diabetic, so the drink has adverse effects on his sugar levels, which makes him more dangerous. He can't even walk properly when he gets home, so goodness knows how he can drive. The problem is, this person is a relative - and he's given me somewhere to live when I had nowhere.
I just don't know what to do. Would you inform someone? Or would you keep quiet? I don't particularly WANT to 'rat' on him, but what happens if he hits someone, and I know I could have stopped it? What would you do?
posted by anonymous
on Dec 6, 2004 -
40 answers
This is a somewhat personal question. I've recently joined a 12-step fellowship to rid myself of an addiction. It's going well- almost 2 months free. I haven't told my family what's going on yet. Over the last 4 years, we haven't seen that much of eachother, so they don't have much idea of how bad my problem has gotten. They tend towards the judgemental and smothering. My sister is a social worker and she may have put 2 & 2 together. The obvious concerns aside, I'm also not that interested in invoking a lot of drama right now. To any MeFites with experience in these matters, what's a good way of breaking things like these to your family. Thanks.
posted by jonmc
on Dec 23, 2003 -
44 answers
