Question by : How would a functionalist look at alcoholism from a sociological perspective? Best answer: Answer by jac the hatinteresting question – all deviance helps the norm look and feel good – So the majority of abstainers and rational drinkers can feel good about themselves – so the drunk serves as a lesson not [...]

Question by tuswecaoyate: Why are questions critical of Alcoholics Anonymous frequently pulled from this forum? Is Yahoo pro-AA? Best answer: Answer by DonnaProbably someone was trolling and took offense for some reason to the question and did some reporting. Doesn’t make sense to me but that’s the way it is around here. Know better? Leave [...]

by ThenAndAgain Question by bridgetrocks86: How did/do you recover from a binge eating episode? Since my last weigh in, my scale has said I gained 7 lbs…in one week. I have been binge eating all week and get weighed in on Wednesday. My question is, how did/do you recover from a binge eating episode? I [...]

by doodledubz collective Question by walshkid: do you know anyone suffering from alcoholism, if someone you love is dying slowly alcoholics anonymous works? A.A PROGRAM WILL HELP SOMEONE SUFFERING FROM THEIR KILLER ADDICTION TO ALCOHOL.DONT ABANDON THEM ,IF YOU LOVE THEM GET THEM TO AN ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETING IT REALLY WORKS. alcoholics anonymous helps them [...]

Question by jenniferjennifera: Where is Bill Wilson from Alcoholics Anonymous taking medication (I think it was Wellbutrin) referenced? I think it is from Pass it on, AA comes of Age, or Bill’s biography although I’m not positive and have not read any of them. Also, I know he took LSD and I was looking for [...]

by Fredrik Olofsson Question by : my daughter is suffering from severe depression and alcoholism w/no insurance. How can I best help her ? She is borderline suicidal and not thinking rationally. She lives 1700 miles away and I don’t know how to help her. Can anyone help me? Best answer: Answer by Tj Hammerlei’m [...]

by onepercolated Question by deno112: is there any way we can legally bar a person from attending our alcoholics anonymous meetings? we have a member who is very divisive and rude and just plain nasty he has been barred from other meetings and we really need to remedy this situation help anyone know the bylaws [...]

by derekGavey Question by Ray: Does Alcoholics Anonymous receive any money from the government? Best answer: Answer by raysnyNot directly, but don’t believe AA is self supporting. The government supports them indirectly by mandating people to 12step treatment where the state often picks up the tab. Rehabs and treatment centers are the largest purchasers of [...]

by napalmgram Question by Felon’sDaughter: How can I stop my grandfather from accusing me of being an alcoholic? My grandpa and I go out to eat every few months. This is the only time I get to go to a nice restaurant where they serve adult beverages. When I ask for a drink, he says, [...]

by jrwi Question by hey hows it goin: Is it possible for an alcoholic to die from withdrawal while detoxing? When an alcoholic stops drinking, is it possible for the withdrawal symptoms to actually kill the person? Best answer: Answer by PraiseBobYes. Ironically, this is not the case with heroin. Give your answer to this [...]