New York, N.Y. More than 600 attendees convened at The Pierre on May 6 for the annual Fountain House Symposium and Luncheon, which over the past 16 years has become New York’s premier lay forum addressing issues of serious mental illness. This year’s topic was The Anxiety Epidemic: New Research • New Insights. Elizabeth Vargas […]
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How the Theory of Alcoholism is Flawed and May Harm Society
By Annie Grace. While Alcoholics Anonymous’ long held theory that alcoholics are ‘allergic to alcohol’ provides solace for millions of self-proclaimed alcoholics, the theory may be impacting how society approaches alcohol. The negative impact of alcohol use on American society has been increasing since A.A.s inception in 1939. Consider: Currently 71% of Adult Americans regularly drink (NIAAA) up from 59% in 1939, when A.A. […]
