Character Profile: J.G., the Worried Lawyer
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What profession is J.G. in?

Lawyer

What did J.G. use to soothe his anxiety?

Alcohol

At what age did J.G. start drinking?

15

What did J.G. drink almost a liter of in a day?

<p>Jameson</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did J.G. buy to avoid drunk-driving charges?

<p>Breathalyzer</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did J.G. decide to seek help?

<p>Spring of 2012</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main issue J.G. had with Alcoholics Anonymous?

<p>The faith-based approach of the 12 steps, which mention God.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What message set J.G. on a cycle of bingeing and abstinence?

<p>The belief that there were no small missteps and one drink might as well be 100.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did J.G. feel utterly defeated after having just one drink?

<p>He believed he was going right back to where he was and thought he might as well drink as much as possible for the next three days.</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to AA doctrine, how is failure viewed for those for whom the 12 steps don't work?

<p>The person must be deeply flawed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What realization did J.G. come to after years of trying to 'work the program'?

<p>That Alcoholics Anonymous was not his only, or even his best, hope for recovery.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What alternatives to Alcoholics Anonymous are mentioned in the text?

<p>Prescription drugs and therapies that aim to help patients learn to drink in moderation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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