America is a country in recovery. Two new books illustrate the paradoxes and contradictions in our current notions of addiction.
By Laura Miller Jan 14, 2009
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It's two years later, I've been to rehab, but what do I say in the job interview?
By Cary Tennis
May 7, 2009
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Do I have to be near death before I stop drinking?
By Cary Tennis
April 23, 2009
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Things are getting worse and worse, but sober he's such a great guy!
By Cary Tennis
April 20, 2009
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We're both in recovery and we have a daughter -- I wish we could be closer.
By Cary Tennis
January 30, 2009
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Shouldn't I be further along by now? Shouldn't I be out of survival mode?
By Cary Tennis
January 22, 2009
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Having lost his job, my best friend needs to hear the truth.
By Cary Tennis
January 7, 2009
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I left the U.S. when I got married and now, with three grown children at home, I feel torn.
By Cary Tennis
September 5, 2008
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What can I do? Should I leave?
By Cary Tennis
August 21, 2008
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We are now in a crisis of sorts, and his lack of self-regard is dragging both of us down.
By Cary Tennis
August 14, 2008
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I can stay sober for a few weeks, but then have another attack. I'm starting to be truly afraid.
By Cary Tennis
July 10, 2008
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My mom says she won't drink when she's around them, but then she'll have a beer.
By Cary Tennis
June 12, 2008
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I feel trapped in wifehood and motherhood and sisterhood; I lash out; I become a monster.
By Cary Tennis
May 9, 2008
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We think she's out of control, and we think she should tell her boyfriend.
By Cary Tennis
May 6, 2008
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My wife drinks too much and my kid has emotional problems -- shouldn't I be in more despair about this?
By Cary Tennis
May 5, 2008
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Now my life is all screwed up and nothing works.
By Cary Tennis
April 16, 2008
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It's not like I picked him up off the street. I've known him for 20 years. Once he was my boyfriend.
By Cary Tennis
April 8, 2008
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I may be crazy but I like that next-day feeling, as if I'm getting a fresh new start.
By Cary Tennis
March 4, 2008
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Way back when, he gave up rights to the child, but now I want to know my half-sibling.
By Cary Tennis
January 22, 2008
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Their father has some issues. What should I say?
By Cary Tennis
December 6, 2007
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I'm young, and I can handle it, but the craving is starting to scare me.
By Cary Tennis
November 5, 2007
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My sister told me, and he told me, but there was a lot of drinking involved and their stories don't match up. So what's going on?
By Cary Tennis
October 29, 2007
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I really, really, really hate drug use. I just can't get over how she could experiment with cocaine.
By Cary Tennis
August 27, 2007
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I'm drinking more than some people, and I sometimes hide it, but I'm not sure what that means.
By Cary Tennis
May 9, 2007
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Of course, we had a long affair, but it's been over now for years.
By Cary Tennis
April 2, 2007