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Atheist Advice For A Drug Addict or Alcoholic

I recently had bumped into a young lady who had went to high school with my son. She has been graduated now for about 6 or 7 years. After catching me up on what she had been doing with her life since graduating she told me that she used to be an alcoholic and had a drug addiction.

I told her that I was sorry that this had happened to her and told her that if she ever needed help or just wanted somebody to talk to; that my wife and I are always available for her. Then she told me that thanks to god she is now clean and has been for about 18 months. I just smiled and said good for you and said this; "Don't short change yourself or the people who helped you during this very difficult time!" And she said; "What do you mean?" And, I told her that, "The people and family who were there during your troubled times are the real people that deserve the thanks and praise; and most importantly...thank yourself!"

Anyway, I was just wanting to hear from other like-minded ladies and gentlemen on what they would or have said to someone in a similiar situation. And, please feel free to critic my response to this young lady!

Thanks, Peace out!

Jeff Dempsey

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Permalink Reply by Edward Teach on June 24, 2012 at 7:57am

I love this site too. Rational discourse is wonderful... and a stark contrast to the emotion thought that runs rampant everywhere else!.

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Permalink Reply by Secular Forces 2013 on June 24, 2012 at 7:38am

Join loc. NORML (facebook's nice)
and have lawyers' # handy
decrim in many cities lately btw fck the mainstream hype

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Permalink Reply by Brent Feeney on June 25, 2012 at 8:26am

There's a group here at the Nexus (it's plugged regularly on ShockNet Radio's American Heathen and other shows) called Sober WithOut Gods. It's an Atheist alternative to AA and similar organizations.

Kind of small here, but worth checking out. Here's the link to the group: http://www.atheistnexus.org/group/soberwithoutgods

Hope this helps!!!

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Permalink Reply by George Gordner III on June 25, 2012 at 9:40am

I spent a few years in AA and though I learned a lot from other peoples experiences, I also learned a lot growing up with alcohol abuse in my home, it's not for me. I've used drugs, both good and bad and have made choices that are rational and well researched. I am not harming anyone including myself.

Out of all the drugs have used and use, the only addiction I have and ever really had a problem with and battle with are cigarettes. I enjoy smoking pot and now there is medical evidence that it has medical value as well as recreational and it helps me in both areas. Granted, it's not for everyone and I wouldn't recommend that anyone go out and try lsd like I did when I was younger. However, I do not regret one "trip" I have taken or joint I have smoked and that will never change.

What works for me I am sure will not work for everyone, however, I have come to a happy and well balanced use of drugs in my life and their intended use to help mankind and the individual.

George