[Lazamataz]

If you think this thread would be a good idea, say so. You don't have to be a recovering addict to think it's a good idea, too.

[Mr. Mojo]

I want to know if there is a need for a 12-step thread on Free Republic,

Yes, there is. Red Sox fans and Libertarians - especially if the two are rolled into one - are quite obviously addicted to losing and to pain.

[ezo4]

But beer and fr go so good together. No cant do it

[Thor_Hammar]

Naw, but we could use a good daily two-step thread.

[this_ol_patriot]

Well I'll have nine years next May 18 and AA saved my life and marriage but you know how these things usually go on the Internet. I had a miracle in my life and am willing to share it. If this helps just one person to recover it's worth it.

[Nov3]

Laz look at my tag line. Today is a big deal for me!

[Scenic Sounds]

Good man, Laz.

I never got quite that far down that road, but I know many, many wonderful, talented people who have. ;-)

[Robert A Cook PE]

(Said with a grin .... and tongue only slightly in cheek...)

Of course we need a 12 step program .... Since this FR addiction is a series problem.

[Cathryn Crawford]

I think it's a great idea, Laz.

Good job. :-)

[bonfire]

Great idea, Laz. Good luck to you and congrats on your "almost" year!!! I have a relative who has the same addiction...it's a rough one. One year will certainly be cause for rejoicing for you and your family.

[proud American in Canada]

Wow, I am inspired by your courage. :)

I think this thread is a great idea. I hope to have the guts to jump into it for the "substance."

Let me read the rest of the posts before I write more. :)

*pats Lazmataz on the back* great idea...

Hey, over ten years ago, well even more than that, yikes!, my sister (at the time she'd moved back home from a brief time in California) received a rather weird little envelope from a buddy in CA. I flushed it down the toilet.

To this day she thanks me. :)

[sweetliberty]

Not a bad idea Laz, now that I realize you were not suggesting a 12-step program for FReepaholics! I dare say THAT is an addiction I refuse to give up!

[Keith in Iowa]

I think one particular person on Liberty Post who will remain nameless needs a FR 12-step obsession-cessation program :)

[Nov3]

One other thing we would have to eliminate is all discussion of the WOD

[CaptainK]

Dr. Balasa Prasad, a genius with a radical approach to nicotine addiction, alcoholism, and drug addiction. I know first hand that he works. It sounds like pie in the sky but his methods are effective and almost instantaneous
He does not claim to be 100% effective but he is pretty darn close.

http://www.thejournalnews.com/mindbody/may03/smoking.html

http://groups.google.com/groups?q=balasa+prasad&hl=en&lr=&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&selm=19990214074318.08422.00001425%40ng-fs1.aol.com&rnum=1

[Sergei the Living]

Hello Laz. It's a great idea. But I have serious reservations. As the forum would be open to other members (and browsers) of the site I would be concerned about anonymity. It is for that reason that I am responding on an alternative (less identifying) screen name to discuss the matter. BTW I don't even know if I am permitted to have two screen names. The earlier concerns on this thread about folks jumping in and bashing us are germane here.

Your willingness to pursue this is wonderful. But I don't know if it is really a good idea for those of us that are either recovering or practicing addicts and alcoholics.

STL

[sistergoldenhair]

Keep up your fight.
Many can't make it out of coke addiction
A thread might help others.

[tiki]

I don't see what it would hurt and it certainly might help so why not , if you're willing.

[RedBloodedAmerican]

How about a 12 step recovery thread for those liberals who wake up and switch to republican?

[jmc813]

(Thank G-d and Narcotics Anonymous for that)

Please be very careful with Narcanon. I have heard that their program is quite effective, but it is run by Scientology, so if they ever want to offer you a "personality test", please do not take it.

[BloodScarletMinnesota]

yes, please! It couldn't hurt at all.