Forum: Water cooler & general discussion

Hi All, There are so many wonderful books and authors frequently mentioned on all the threads, I thought it might be nice to have one place to...

I have an ever growing list of reasons I don't drink and wanted to start a thread where everyone can post their own 3 reasons they don't drink. ...

Hello to any of our new members, or those of you that have hung around for a while and haven't yet posted! I'm Erin, and I have made myself the...

Apparently when you delete your posts, it wipes out all of the posts in any threads you had started. Interesting, I hadn't noticed that before. ...

New thread to discuss Weight loss goals, new diets, etc. Another thread to help us deal with the "massive change" Patrick says is required to avoid...

Because I am feeling more secure every day in my sobriety, I decided that it's time to readjust my focus to something outside of myself. Honestly,...

I know this doesn't tie in with drinking or drugs (unless they cause you to have one), but does anyone have any experience in living with someone who...

"Seventy percent of children of alcoholics develop a pattern of compulsive behavior as an adult such as alcoholism, overeating, or drug abuse." ...

Something took place this weekend that shocked me, and I just want everyone's opinions on what I should do, if anything. Those of you that post...

I had intended to write a series of posts called reflections back in the summer. My intention was to do a post a day for at least 30 days. The...

Hi everyone. I am very new to this site, so I may get confused a bit!! I am 32 and have been drinking since I was 15. I think the longest that I...

This is a place for parents and others living with teens to share challenges and solutions as we create new family frameworks free of alcohol. ...

I would appreciate hearing from anyone who has successfuly incorporated meditation and or yoga into their recovery program. I attend AA but I want...

So I'm new to this kind of stuff. I've always been the type of girl who keeps my feelings inside my whole life. I've always have had issues telling...

This guy, Val Farmer, writes for the paper that I work for. I read this article and some of the things he mentioned hit home with me. I thought you...

Hello to all. I have been a fairly heavy drinker for years now. It's now starting to interfere with my relationship, and I have my first baby on...

Do you consider addiction to be a choice? A) Yes B) No During your recovery have you ever considered relapse as a viable solution to your...

I have been a very happy lurker for a month or so and I have to say you have all gotten me off to a great start. When I went to join this morning,...